saroma lump axilary disetion

I had 11 nodes removed. I have had major drainage for 6 weeks. Drain removed after 6 weeks. Wound sealed over. Now I have a lump the size of an egg under my arm. It is hard and hurts. I was still puting out 100cc when drain removed. I did not have this problem on other axilary discetion. I want this removed. I realize that this is fluid that is filling up the whole left by taking out nodes. What are my options of getting rid of this lump.

I have been drained twice. Doctor does not want to do it any more. No alternatives have been presented to me except keep pressure on it I hopefully the seroma will asorbe.

How do I get rid of this large and painful lump?

[PaulMD]

Hi there.

Seromas can indeed be hard to treat, and I believe the best course of action is to put in a temporary drain with a vacuum bulb until the secretions are minimal and the drain can be removed.  This procedure is effective especially for those with recurrent seromas, which were already drained several times.  Putting a drain however, carries the risk of infection and it is important that you take not of any signs of infection such as redness, inflammation and pus formation.  Regards.