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Question: My son has two strange lumps on his elbow. Under skin. One about half an inch long . The other smaller. Any idea if i should be concerned?
He is six years old.
He is six years old.
Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query along with image attached(although not clear) and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for it. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following queries please:
1. Since when is it present?
2. Have you observed a recent increase in size?
3. Is it painful to touch?
4. Is overlying skin hot or there is change in color of overlying skin?
5. Any family history of similar lump?
6. Any history of fever?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query along with image attached(although not clear) and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for it. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following queries please:
1. Since when is it present?
2. Have you observed a recent increase in size?
3. Is it painful to touch?
4. Is overlying skin hot or there is change in color of overlying skin?
5. Any family history of similar lump?
6. Any history of fever?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
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Dr. Raju A.T
It has been present 4 days.
It has grown in size.
It does not hurt him when i press down on it.
The overlying skin is reddish and today has a different texture. Almost bumpy in appearance .
No family history that i know of. And he has had no fever
It has grown in size.
It does not hurt him when i press down on it.
The overlying skin is reddish and today has a different texture. Almost bumpy in appearance .
No family history that i know of. And he has had no fever
Brief Answer:
Most probably a lipoma
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. He could be having a lipoma. It's a benign tumor of subcutaneous fat that although causes no harm until or unless increase in size and cause pressure effects. It can be confirmed by biopsy of the specimen. Only treatment for lipoma is surgical excision. I would suggest you to visit a general surgeon for examination and further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably a lipoma
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. He could be having a lipoma. It's a benign tumor of subcutaneous fat that although causes no harm until or unless increase in size and cause pressure effects. It can be confirmed by biopsy of the specimen. Only treatment for lipoma is surgical excision. I would suggest you to visit a general surgeon for examination and further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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