Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Could someone help me understand this ultrasound report of the left axilla

I've have a swollen/tender area in my armpit for around 5 weeks. I don't really feel a lump it's just a swollen area and it's painful/tender and aches when I move (hurts to put on deodorant) I'm so confused by this ultrasound report. Especially since the wording is off in the last sentence of the "Findings". The ultrasound reads as follows:

Findings: Ultrasound examination is limited demonstrating an 11.0 X 0.7 X 0.8 cm hypoechoic nodule. This is not cystic. Cysts not have a typical fatty hilum with associated with a benign lymph node.
Impression: 11mm soft tissue nodule of the left axilla of uncertain etiology. CT scan may be helpful to definitively evaluate.  

I am 4 weeks pregnant so my NP said I should just wait until I'm not pregnant to have the CT scan and that's 8 months away! I don't think I can wait that long. Any ideas on what it could be? What is the report saying about the lymph node? Are there any tests I should be asking for that's safe for pregnant women? My Ob is not aware because she will not see me until I'm 8 weeks pregnant. Any help would be so appreciated!

0 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Radiology Community

Top General Health Answerers
11548417 tn?1506080564
Netherlands
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
When it comes to your health, timing is everything
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.