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Could The Tiny Lump Be Cancerous Cyst?
So I was checking myself and I ve just noticed a tiny lump almost like a really small spot. I have looked online and I m worried it could be cancer however there are also a lot of things indicating it to be a cyst or something else. So I was wondering what I should do?
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you should first get done clinical examination of cyst.
Most of the times it is benign cyst either
1. Sebaceous cyst
2. Dermoid cyst etc.
So clinical examination is important. Size, site, contents, tenderness on palpation present or not, hard or soft etc all are important in deciding further line of investigation and treatment.
If any doubt than biopsy should be done to confirm the diagnosis.
In my opinion you should first get done clinical examination of cyst.
Most of the times it is benign cyst either
1. Sebaceous cyst
2. Dermoid cyst etc.
So clinical examination is important. Size, site, contents, tenderness on palpation present or not, hard or soft etc all are important in deciding further line of investigation and treatment.
If any doubt than biopsy should be done to confirm the diagnosis.
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