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What Could Be The Cause And Treatment For Persistent Swelling On The Buttocks Post A Fall ?
I had a fall, 5 years ago, and had a swelling on the left side of my buttocks . The swelling went bigger over the years with no pain. I was sent for a an MRI scan, at St AAAAAAA and Guys specialist orthopaedic department, result was referred to Stan more laboratory . I was told not to worry if I do not want surgery to remove it and is not malignant. I have applied all sorts of balm but the mass of fat hadfn t come down and the swelling remain the same. What should I do now? Go back for another test?
Mon, 9 Apr 2012
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you have been correctly guided in that you need not worry for a stagnant swelling over the last 5 years. However, it is unlikely for a fall to cause a swelling. It is quite possible that you may have just noticed it after fall.
If you had an open type of wound, you may be having locallized reaction, which can also be like a painless swelling, though less likely.
To detect it, you can have a simple investigation like an FNAC, it will diagnose whether it is just a mass of fat (? lipoma) or a locallized reaction to foreign body. You also have the option of getting it removed in case you have minor discomfort or for cosmetic reasons.
take care.
you have been correctly guided in that you need not worry for a stagnant swelling over the last 5 years. However, it is unlikely for a fall to cause a swelling. It is quite possible that you may have just noticed it after fall.
If you had an open type of wound, you may be having locallized reaction, which can also be like a painless swelling, though less likely.
To detect it, you can have a simple investigation like an FNAC, it will diagnose whether it is just a mass of fat (? lipoma) or a locallized reaction to foreign body. You also have the option of getting it removed in case you have minor discomfort or for cosmetic reasons.
take care.
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