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Suggest Treatment For Lump On Outer Thigh
Question: I have a lump about 2.5 inches in diameter on my outer thigh. It has been there for about a year, but seems to be getting larger recently. Is this a cause for concern?
Brief Answer:
Needs excision biopsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank for your query.
Noted your history of a lump about the size of 2.5 inches in diameter on the outer thigh for about a year but seems to be getting larger recently.
This is definitely a cause of concern for the following reasons:
- 2.5 inches is a large size.
- Outer part of the thigh is a place where there will be friction forces working due to pressure from pants.
- Recently getting larger is not a good sign.
I would advise you to get this excised and send the specimen for histo-pathology.
This will achieve 2 goals:
. You get rid of a mass which is not a normal part of the body
. You get a confirmed diagnosis.
This may most probably a lipoma.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper and early diagnosis and treatment.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Needs excision biopsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank for your query.
Noted your history of a lump about the size of 2.5 inches in diameter on the outer thigh for about a year but seems to be getting larger recently.
This is definitely a cause of concern for the following reasons:
- 2.5 inches is a large size.
- Outer part of the thigh is a place where there will be friction forces working due to pressure from pants.
- Recently getting larger is not a good sign.
I would advise you to get this excised and send the specimen for histo-pathology.
This will achieve 2 goals:
. You get rid of a mass which is not a normal part of the body
. You get a confirmed diagnosis.
This may most probably a lipoma.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper and early diagnosis and treatment.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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