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Lump On Right Hip, No Pain. Taken X-ray. Awaited CAT Scan. What Is The Reason For This?
Question: 21 year old guy, small frame; few days age noticed a lump size of small golf ball sticking out on right hip; visible; no pain, do not think it has been there long; too big to not notice. Went to doctors yesterday, they took exray and called me today to come in tomorrow for a CAT scan. Should I be worried?
Hello;
Thanks for your query.
Although it is very early to say as you are being investigated like X-ray is done and CAT scan is awaited.
From your initial history since the lump is not painful it could be more likely a lipoma.
Lipomas are benign tumors formed due to accumulation of fat.
Since it is asymptomatic at present I would suggest you to wait for the reports.
If it turns out to be a lipoma then there should be no reason to be worried about.
You have not mentioned whether there is any abnormality in X-ray report.
I would like you to write back with both the reports (X-ray as well as CAT scan)tomorrow.
Awaiting your reply.
Take care.
Regards
Thanks for your query.
Although it is very early to say as you are being investigated like X-ray is done and CAT scan is awaited.
From your initial history since the lump is not painful it could be more likely a lipoma.
Lipomas are benign tumors formed due to accumulation of fat.
Since it is asymptomatic at present I would suggest you to wait for the reports.
If it turns out to be a lipoma then there should be no reason to be worried about.
You have not mentioned whether there is any abnormality in X-ray report.
I would like you to write back with both the reports (X-ray as well as CAT scan)tomorrow.
Awaiting your reply.
Take care.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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