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What Causes A Bump On The Lower Leg?
Question: I've just, in last couple of days, developed a large tender "bump," a swollen area that is hard, on outside of left lower leg about half way between knee and ankle. I wonder what it is, especially if it is serious, a blood clot or something else unpleasant.
When will I receive answer? An earlier note said doctor already working on it. Just a rough estimate of response time would help.
thanks!
When will I receive answer? An earlier note said doctor already working on it. Just a rough estimate of response time would help.
thanks!
Brief Answer:
It could be infected Sebaceous cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks an infected sebaceous cyst.
It has no medical treatment.
General surgeon will come to a conclusion after inspection and palpation.
If it is doubtful, I prefer to get an FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology )of the swelling. Exact diagnosis will be known after removing the entire swelling and sending it for histopathological examination (Biopsy).
Please consult a General surgeon, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
If possible, please attach the pic.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It could be infected Sebaceous cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks an infected sebaceous cyst.
It has no medical treatment.
General surgeon will come to a conclusion after inspection and palpation.
If it is doubtful, I prefer to get an FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology )of the swelling. Exact diagnosis will be known after removing the entire swelling and sending it for histopathological examination (Biopsy).
Please consult a General surgeon, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
If possible, please attach the pic.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks!
You say it has no medical treatment. So what happens? I live with this forever? It goes away without treatment? Not sure how to proceed. Please advise.
Thanks!
Best wishes.
XXXX
You say it has no medical treatment. So what happens? I live with this forever? It goes away without treatment? Not sure how to proceed. Please advise.
Thanks!
Best wishes.
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Diagnosis should be confirmed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You should consult a General surgeon, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
You can get it removed surgically and send the specimen for histopathological examination for exact diagnosis.
Nothing to worry.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Diagnosis should be confirmed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You should consult a General surgeon, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
You can get it removed surgically and send the specimen for histopathological examination for exact diagnosis.
Nothing to worry.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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