Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Does A Mass Below The Navel Indicate?
Hi, i have had a mass in my abdomen under my navel area. It is small and hard to touch. I had my fine needle biopsy couple of months ago and the result was lipoma. I have read on the net that lipoma are soft but my is really hard. Could it be something and FNB are wrong? Thanks
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
Hello,
No, usually FNB is accurate, there, they will see the cells and then diagnose. But if there is the error during the procedure then it could have some errors.
If you are really concerned you can get it done again from the different site than before. As you say it is hard, usually lipoma is soft to the firm consistency and never hard. If it is fibrosed, then it could be hard.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
No, usually FNB is accurate, there, they will see the cells and then diagnose. But if there is the error during the procedure then it could have some errors.
If you are really concerned you can get it done again from the different site than before. As you say it is hard, usually lipoma is soft to the firm consistency and never hard. If it is fibrosed, then it could be hard.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....