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Report #2852529

Received Aug 4, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
55 yrs
State
SC
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
Oct 11, 2024
Onset
Oct 18, 2024
Days to onset
7
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
COVID19COVID19 (COVID19 (PFIZER-BIONTECH))PFIZER\BIONTECH1LM2212IM / RA

Symptoms (11)

Axillary painBreast massChest painChest wall abscessComputerised tomogram abnormalDiagnostic aspirationDrain placementLymphadenopathyMammogramPainUltrasound scan

Symptom narrative

Reported Symptoms: 10025197:LYMPHADENOPATHY; Narrative: 12/30/24 - Pt reported approx. 7-10 days after the Covid vaccine he started having severe pain and soreness under both arms radiating into the outer and ended edges of chest. Pain and soreness lasted approx. 6-8 days at which time it dissipated. About a week later, while showering, Pt found a medium sized lump/know in right breast where the lymph notes extend. A pea-size knot found under left arm below the arm pit close to left breast. Pt went to ED when lumps became larger in size and CT scan performed. Masses were found on both sides of chest - possibly malignant. Pt referred to breast cancer specialist. Pt had mammogram, ultrasound and needle biopsy. Fluid extracted and tissue sample obtained. No malignancy discovered. MD plans to remove the large mass from the right breast and any other infection or necrotic lump nodes he finds during surgery and then will partially close the incision placing and leaving a drain in place until he is sure the problem is corrected. He is listing this as a "chest wall abscess" at the moment and said that once the mass is removed and sent to pathology and he can get eyes on the inside that's the best diagosis he can come up with. Pt reported having surgery in Jan. 2025 (R. axillary surgery 1/9/25 and L. axillary surgery 1/31/25). Pt received cephalexin post surgery and reports fairing well. Other Relevant HX: HTN Abnormal Liver enzymes R shoulder RC and bicips tendon repair 03/2023 - R shoulder injury MVC 07/22 Chronic Low back -DJD L/S spine Polyarthralgia/Myofasial