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What Does A Painful Lump On The Leg Indicate?
Hi...my husband who is now 66 just noticed a lump on the ride side in the sac close to his leg. He says it's sore but doesn't want to see anyone. What should I do? I guess he's afraid it may be cancer. He did have a lump removed about 15 yrs ago on the right hand side up higher it was benign.
Wed, 16 Aug 2017
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Dr. Steven Maximus,
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Hi there,
I would have your husband undergo an ultrasound. In most cases, masses that are painful are NOT associated with cancer. It sounds like a painful mass would be consistent with something more like an abscess. An ultrasound is a quick and non-invasive test that can be done as an outpatient. I would reassure him and try to encourage him to get an ultrasound.
I hope this is helpful. Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
I would have your husband undergo an ultrasound. In most cases, masses that are painful are NOT associated with cancer. It sounds like a painful mass would be consistent with something more like an abscess. An ultrasound is a quick and non-invasive test that can be done as an outpatient. I would reassure him and try to encourage him to get an ultrasound.
I hope this is helpful. Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
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