Causes of lumps in the armpit generally include cysts, infections, and swollen lymph nodes. Some armpit lumps may be harmless, whereas others can be a potential sign of breast cancer or infections.

Armpit pain can be caused by many issues, from muscle strains to swollen lymph nodes. Here are possible causes of underarm pain and when to see a doctor.

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD Armpit pain can have many causes, ranging from injuries and irritants to infections that cause swollen lymph nodes. Less commonly, the pain—referred ...

It's the state's first case of plague in a human this year, though a Santa Fe County dog did contract the disease in April.

Swollen lymph nodes The armpit consists of around 20 to 30 lymph nodes. Swollen lymph nodes may cause pain under the armpit. Possible causes of swollen lymph nodes include: ...

The New Mexico Department of Health is reporting a human case of the plague. This is the first reported human plague case of ...

New Mexico has reported the first case of the human plague this year, according to state health officials. On Monday, the New Mexico Department of Health reported a 43-year-old man from Valencia ...

A Fresno doc says bubonic plague is rare but can be found in fleas on rodents. Easily treatable with antibiotics, still take ...

Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit would show up on any CAT scan of the chest, as well as ultrasounds and MRIs of that region, not merely on mammograms done during breast cancer screenings.