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What Do Lumps On Calves Indicate?
Question: I have a few lumps in both my calves. They are small - around 1 cm. Not sure when they came out - most likely in last 3 to 6 months, but not sure. I am diabetic, take statins and also prerondropil for blood pressure.
Brief Answer:
Likely to be lipomas.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
There is a probability that the lumps you have might be Lipomas. Lipoma is a lump or mass that is made up of fat cells (adipocytes). Lipomas are a common, benign (noncancerous) type of slow-growing tumor. They most often develop just under the skin in the subcutaneous tissue, located beneath the skin and above the muscle.For the confirmation of diagnosis, you need to get these lumps examined from a doctor and get a MRI scan for any soft tissue growth and a FNAB (fine needle aspiration biopsy) done.
Treatment includes small surgical opening into the skin and removing the lump.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Likely to be lipomas.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
There is a probability that the lumps you have might be Lipomas. Lipoma is a lump or mass that is made up of fat cells (adipocytes). Lipomas are a common, benign (noncancerous) type of slow-growing tumor. They most often develop just under the skin in the subcutaneous tissue, located beneath the skin and above the muscle.For the confirmation of diagnosis, you need to get these lumps examined from a doctor and get a MRI scan for any soft tissue growth and a FNAB (fine needle aspiration biopsy) done.
Treatment includes small surgical opening into the skin and removing the lump.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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