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Lump Under Skin On Leg, Hard And Achy. Should Go For Treatment?

Hi, I have a lump under the skin (isn t noticeable to the eye ) on the outside of my right leg just about an inch or so from my knee . It is hard, and doesn t move although it feels like it is achey down that side of my leg. When I first noticed it (it seemed to pop up out of no where about a year ago) I went to my NP (I was pregnant at the time) and she told me not to worry about it. Should I ask her about this again? I don t remember it aching before.
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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hi

From you description, it looks like you might be having a lipoma.

Although these are harmless in nature, but sometimes these can be painful.
Sudden increase in size or any associated pain can be a cause of concern.
It is better to consider removal if it is painful.

See a dermatologist or a surgeon for proper examination and further management.
Biopsy of the lesion can be done if required by the surgeon.

hope it helps

Dr Geetika Paul.
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Lump Under Skin On Leg, Hard And Achy. Should Go For Treatment?

hi From you description, it looks like you might be having a lipoma. Although these are harmless in nature, but sometimes these can be painful. Sudden increase in size or any associated pain can be a cause of concern. It is better to consider removal if it is painful. See a dermatologist or a surgeon for proper examination and further management. Biopsy of the lesion can be done if required by the surgeon. hope it helps Dr Geetika Paul.