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after lymphnode dissection, there's a small nodule above elbow
suebell
Six weeks after lymphnode dissection and mastectomy, there's a small nodule above elbow in the front of the arm.What could it be?
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CCF-RN,MSN-JS
Dear Suebell, Without being able to examine the nodule it is impossible to say what this is. It is best to check with your surgeon who can assess this for you.
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Thanks, supposedly it's a vein that will go away, it feels very hard.
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