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Swollen lymph node near elbow? Lymphoma fear.

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On my right arm about an inch above my elbow at the bottom of my triceps I have what I think is a swollen lymph node. Yesterday I noticed a sort of lump there when getting out of the shower. I thought it was the curvature of a muscle but I felt it and there is a spherical node there that's definitely not there on the other side. It's puffy and slightly tender (but I have been pressing on it).

I've noticed that little spot before but it seems like it was smaller and I never actually felt of it.

My wife and mother both can feel this spot and agree there is something there, but they think it's nothing. I thought a swollen lymph node in that area is a big lymphoma indicator.

Anyone else ever have a swollen lymph node or little nodule there? Could it be something other than cancer?
 
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I have a lipoma in what sounds like roughly the same place on my right arm. Cyst is a possibility as well.
 
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Walking Circles said:
On my right arm about an inch above my elbow at the bottom of my triceps I have what I think is a swollen lymph node. Yesterday I noticed a sort of lump there when getting out of the shower. I thought it was the curvature of a muscle but I felt it and there is a spherical node there that's definitely not there on the other side. It's puffy and slightly tender (but I have been pressing on it).

I've noticed that little spot before but it seems like it was smaller and I never actually felt of it.

My wife and mother both can feel this spot and agree there is something there, but they think it's nothing. I thought a swollen lymph node in that area is a big lymphoma indicator.

Anyone else ever have a swollen lymph node or little nodule there? Could it be something other than cancer?
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It sounds like a knot in your muscle to me. How long have you had this? I've had this happen before mine was caused by playing tugawar with a 140 pound dog. It should go away within a couple of weeks if it's a muscle knot.
 
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TruthHurts said:
It sounds like a knot in your muscle to me. How long have you had this? I've had this happen before mine was caused by playing tugawar with a 140 pound dog. It should go away within a couple of weeks if it's a muscle knot.
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Honestly not sure how long I've had it. I just noticed it yesterday but I also sort of feel like I noticed it but it was smaller in the past.
 
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Ive had elbow bursitis, you sure its not that?
 
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Stop poking it and leave it alone for a week. If it is a lymph node poking it and messing with it will cause more of a reaction. Lymphoma starting in your elbow seems like it would be really rare - I don't think i've ever had a doctor check those nodes during a physical, and they usually check collarbone area, neck, jaw, the usual ones.
 
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I am a weight lifter and believe that is what caused mine. However other reasons like banging your elbow and other harmless things. Heals on its own. No worries!
 
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