Question 1

what can cause soft tissue swelling of thumb?

Accepted Answer

Many issues: Can cause swelling in the soft tissues such as injury that cuases inflammation, infection, scaring due to past injuries, foreign bodies like splinters, etc.

Question 2

hi.. i have a soft tissue swelling on the back of my neck with a lump.  my neck is also a bit stiff. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: A physician would have to examine your neck and palpate the lump in order to make a diagnosis. The neck stiffness may or may not be related. Occasionally soft tissue accumulates at the base of the neck causing a "dowager's hump" which can be seen in certain endocrine disorders like Cushing's syndrome or corticosteroid use

Question 3

why there is soft tissue swelling in rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Not soft tissue: There is joint swelling because of inflammation in the synovial membrane which lines the joint.

Question 4

does adenoidal hypertrophy cause headaches, dizziness and memory issues? what else could be the cause of my soft tissue swelling in that area?

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No: If you know that the tissue in the nasopharynx is benign enlargement of lymphoid tissue, then it is not possible that you would have dizziness and memory issues.  If your ENT doctor visualizes, a mass in the back of the nose at 37 years of age, I would operate and remove that tissue to identify exactly what the pathology is.  CAT scan of the head would also be appropriate.

Question 5

i have 2 interval osteotomy screws that extend 7 mm beyond the plantar cortical margin. could this cause mild soft tissue swelling in plantar surface?

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Yes: Potentially yes.  If your osteotimy sites are healed, it would be reasonably simple to take the screws out and see if that helps.

Question 6

what can be done about mild soft tissue swelling on the plantar surface of the foot??

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See PCP / podiatrist: Best thing to do is to have your PCP or a podiatrist take a look at the swelling if the swelling has been there for a while. Otherwise, if this appeared as a result of some trauma, it should get better within a few days.

All the best,

Ariel

Question 7

how bad is subcutaneous soft tissue swelling at the medial aspect of the ankle ? i've had this for a yeah now. can this turn in tumor cells?

Accepted Answer

No: Subcutaneous swelling in medial ankle region without palpable mass suggests non specific swelling secondary to localized venous insufficiency leading to the swelling.  Tumor would continue to progress with larger area of swelling..  This type of swelling would benefit fro leg elevation if nonospecific.

Question 8

can soft tissue swelling be seen on a ct scan?

Accepted Answer

Depends : On area involved, but swelling often can be seen on ct scans.

Question 9

i am experiencing  leg pain and painful skin. the following also describe me: pain shooting down the leg and soft tissue swelling. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Leg Pain Edema: Hi,
Pain shooting down the leg maybe from the lower back nerve the Sciatic nerve.
Soft tissue swelling could be a clot, sprain, edema.
Need more history . Pain is an indicator your body is telling you to get a Check up. 
Dr Lori Lange-Pennsylvania

Question 10

what could cause unlilateral left zygomatic (from hairline to nose) soft tissue swelling-1cm larger than non swollen side for approximately 1 year. ?

Accepted Answer

Zygoma swelling: An oral surgeon would be qualified to evaluate and advise you. He/she would review the case with the radiologist to see if any other imaging modalities would be helpful in making the diagnosis or making the decision to perform a biopsy.

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Why there is soft tissue swelling in rheumatoid arthritis?

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Does adenoidal hypertrophy cause headaches, dizziness and memory issues? what else could be the cause of my soft tissue swelling in that area?

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I have 2 interval osteotomy screws that extend 7 mm beyond the plantar cortical margin. could this cause mild soft tissue swelling in plantar surface?

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What can be done about mild soft tissue swelling on the plantar surface of the foot??

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How bad is subcutaneous soft tissue swelling at the medial aspect of the ankle ? i've had this for a yeah now. can this turn in tumor cells?

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Can soft tissue swelling be seen on a ct scan?

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I am experiencing leg pain and painful skin. the following also describe me: pain shooting down the leg and soft tissue swelling. what should i do?

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What could cause unlilateral left zygomatic (from hairline to nose) soft tissue swelling-1cm larger than non swollen side for approximately 1 year. ?

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