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What Does A Painful Lump On The Calf Indicate?

I m an 68 year old very healthy male.I have a 43 inch chest and a 35 inch waist.I can bench press 185 lbs,the same as I weigh.For about the last 6 weeks I ve had a hard area on my left calf.It s about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long.It doesn t hurt except when I press on it.It doesn t affect my running.
Sat, 25 Nov 2017
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This seems soft tissue lesion either sebaceous cyst or lipoma .

* Needs confirmation with physical examination and ultrasound
evaluation of the same for further line of management .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards dear take care .

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What Does A Painful Lump On The Calf Indicate?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * This seems soft tissue lesion either sebaceous cyst or lipoma . * Needs confirmation with physical examination and ultrasound evaluation of the same for further line of management . Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards dear take care .