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What Is The Painless, Numb Lump On Forearm?

I have a small lump right above my forearm. about an inch away from my elbow, no pain, but causing slight numbness around the affected area. been sitting down with that arm rested on a chair s arm-rest for a little while now, just wondering what it could be and why its numb?
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of forearm nodule, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:
1.     a small neurofibroma or benign tumor of the nerve !
2.     The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma hemangioma
3.     The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like bursa!

Nothing to worry about these conditions and the numbness is due to pressure on a nerve!

I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Is The Painless, Numb Lump On Forearm?

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of forearm nodule, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. a small neurofibroma or benign tumor of the nerve ! 2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma hemangioma 3. The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like bursa! Nothing to worry about these conditions and the numbness is due to pressure on a nerve! I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.