What causes a large lump behind the thigh?

Posted on Mon, 16 May 2016

Question: I've had a rather large lump on the back of my thigh for some years now just recently started to bother me what could it be

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please attach a photo of this lump.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Can you please attach a photo of it? Without seeing it, its very hard to give precise answer.

Usually, lump in this location is lipoma. Its benign, soft and painless lesion. Does not turn into a cancer. Can be removed only for cosmetic reasons.

Please attach a photo so I can give more precise answer.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (8 minutes later)

Hard to see has no color did take picture can't figure out how to upload it

Ok I think I sent it

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lipoma is most possible.

Detailed Answer:
It looks like possible lipoma. As long as it does not grow fast, does not hurt, is not dangerous at all.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 minute later)

I have had at at least 4 yrs that I know of just this week it started to bother me should I be worried I have a docs app today just want to check before I went in scared

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
No need to be concerned.

Detailed Answer:
As it is with you for 4 years, this is just another proof that its benign. So no need to be scared at all.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 minute later)

Ok thank you so much that just relieved a little bit of stress

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar