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What Is The Treatment For A Lump In The Leg?
I am a 50 yr. old male and have a bruised large lump beside my caf on left side of leg,very painful and difficult walking. Should I be concerned or see a Dr.? I had this in other leg prior before and it went away after a few weeks. My bruise is visible also lump.
Fri, 25 Sep 2015
hi.
it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a keratinous type), a fibroma or a lipoma. these lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur. it could also be a tumor which will need a tissue biopsy for definitive diagnosis. imaging such as x-ray and/or MRI may also be suggested. management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a keratinous type), a fibroma or a lipoma. these lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur. it could also be a tumor which will need a tissue biopsy for definitive diagnosis. imaging such as x-ray and/or MRI may also be suggested. management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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