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Suggest Treatment For Large Lump Inside Elbow

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Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015
Question: I have a large lump inside he bend of my elbow. It's not painful but I panic because I am only a year out from treatment of stage 3 Breast cancer.
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Answered by Dr. Monish De (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Biopsy test

Detailed Answer:
Hi

In general elbow lumps can be due to inflammation or a cyst which are benign condition.

Since you have had a history of breast cancer i would advise you do a biopsy test from the large lump in the bend of your elbow to rule out recurrence of cancer.

Regards

DR DE
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Suggest Treatment For Large Lump Inside Elbow

Brief Answer: Biopsy test Detailed Answer: Hi In general elbow lumps can be due to inflammation or a cyst which are benign condition. Since you have had a history of breast cancer i would advise you do a biopsy test from the large lump in the bend of your elbow to rule out recurrence of cancer. Regards DR DE