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Could The Bump On The Bottom Of Scar Of Hernia Surgery Be Related To History Of Having Ovarian Cancer?
I had hernia surgery on Oct 3 of 2013, I have a bump right on the bottom of the scar (hard bump) on my belly button that sticks out.
The doctor went over an old scar when he did the stitches and told me this bump should go down, I previously had ovarian cancer and was wondering if this bump is scar tissue related to that and when/if it should go away.
He did mention a plastic surgeon but what can he do?
The doctor went over an old scar when he did the stitches and told me this bump should go down, I previously had ovarian cancer and was wondering if this bump is scar tissue related to that and when/if it should go away.
He did mention a plastic surgeon but what can he do?
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.
I doubt this is related to ovarian cancer and this is probably just scaring,fibrosis or fibroma in previous scar. this is commonly seen and you dont have to be concerned. malignant alteration of postoperative scar is extreme rarity. Scars can also be removed by plastic surgeon so consult your doctor about it.
WIsh you good health. Regards
I doubt this is related to ovarian cancer and this is probably just scaring,fibrosis or fibroma in previous scar. this is commonly seen and you dont have to be concerned. malignant alteration of postoperative scar is extreme rarity. Scars can also be removed by plastic surgeon so consult your doctor about it.
WIsh you good health. Regards
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