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What Causes A Moveable Shin Lump With Pain And Tenderness?

I m still getting over a sinus infection, without any antibiotics... I noticed a moveable rolling lump that is on my shin area of the leg. It is soft to touch with a very slight pain. Is this where my lymph nodes are located as well? can this have something to do with my sinus infection. Is this a reaction to my body fighting of a virus or infection. My sinus problem started when I went to Vegas this past friday.
Wed, 4 Feb 2015
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!

No, this only rarely could be a lymph node and it has hardly anything to do with sinus infections...

Well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of shin lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1.     a bursa or collection of thin pus/synovial fluid due to some irritative pathology!

2.     The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these!
     
3.     The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like parasitic cyst!

I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes A Moveable Shin Lump With Pain And Tenderness?

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! No, this only rarely could be a lymph node and it has hardly anything to do with sinus infections... Well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of shin lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. a bursa or collection of thin pus/synovial fluid due to some irritative pathology! 2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these! 3. The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like parasitic cyst! I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.