A 30-year-old member asked:

What is this slowly growing lump on my arm? not too hard. maybe lipoma?

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Dr. Addagada Raoanswered

General Surgery 58 years experience

Could be: Could be, see your physician to rule out a malignant growth.

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Dr. Mark Packanswered

General Surgery 33 years experience

Maybe??: See your surgeon to diagnose. Consider having it removed.

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Dr. Glynis Ablon commented

Dermatology 31 years experience

or cyst or benign tumor, but derm can biopsy

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