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What Causes Persistent Lump On The Shin Post Injury?
I took a puck to the shin and have a decent size lump on my shin just to the left of where it was it. The lump isn t extremely painful when walking or skating but touching it is painful and it s just very unusually big for being 2 and a half weeks old. Does anyone know what this could be? Thanku
Thu, 23 Feb 2023
Hi,
A persistent lump on the shin post-injury could be a sign of several underlying conditions, including:
* Hematoma: This is a collection of blood that pools outside of a blood vessel and can cause a lump or swelling in the affected area.
* Soft tissue injury: A soft tissue injury, such as a contusion, can also cause swelling or a lump in the affected area.
* Osteoma: An osteoma is a benign bone tumor that can cause a lump or bump on the bone.
* Lipoma: A lipoma is a non-cancerous growth of fatty tissue that can develop under the skin and can cause a lump.
It's important to lump evaluated by a medical professional to determine the underlying cause of the lump. They may order an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan to get a better understanding of what's causing the lump. They may also recommend rest, ice, compression, and elevation to help reduce the swelling and pain. If the lump is due to a more serious underlying condition, such as a bone tumor, they may recommend further testing or referral to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
A persistent lump on the shin post-injury could be a sign of several underlying conditions, including:
* Hematoma: This is a collection of blood that pools outside of a blood vessel and can cause a lump or swelling in the affected area.
* Soft tissue injury: A soft tissue injury, such as a contusion, can also cause swelling or a lump in the affected area.
* Osteoma: An osteoma is a benign bone tumor that can cause a lump or bump on the bone.
* Lipoma: A lipoma is a non-cancerous growth of fatty tissue that can develop under the skin and can cause a lump.
It's important to lump evaluated by a medical professional to determine the underlying cause of the lump. They may order an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan to get a better understanding of what's causing the lump. They may also recommend rest, ice, compression, and elevation to help reduce the swelling and pain. If the lump is due to a more serious underlying condition, such as a bone tumor, they may recommend further testing or referral to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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