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What Causes Painful Soft Lump On Arm Just Below Shoulder?
Question: I have a large softish lump on the top of my arm just below my shoulder about 6 inches around and it aches do you know what it could be?
Brief Answer:
Could be sarcoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
According to your history it appears the swelling could be a sarcoma arising from fat cells or muscle.
Since its size is more I suggest you to consult a surgeon and get examined the swelling and if needed needle biopsy done to confirm.
Sarcoma is cancer arising from muscle or fat cells. I am suspecting it because of your age and also the size of the swelling.
But if you had a trauma to the site then the diagnosis goes in favor of haematoma (collection of blood) . That also needs to be examined.
Hope I have answered your query. If any further queries are there I would love to help.
Regards
Dr Deepika Patil
Could be sarcoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
According to your history it appears the swelling could be a sarcoma arising from fat cells or muscle.
Since its size is more I suggest you to consult a surgeon and get examined the swelling and if needed needle biopsy done to confirm.
Sarcoma is cancer arising from muscle or fat cells. I am suspecting it because of your age and also the size of the swelling.
But if you had a trauma to the site then the diagnosis goes in favor of haematoma (collection of blood) . That also needs to be examined.
Hope I have answered your query. If any further queries are there I would love to help.
Regards
Dr Deepika Patil
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