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A 18-year-old male asked:

I have a small lump (~1cm) under my skin, alittle above my elbow on my inner arm. its a little raised. had it for about 6month. should i be worried?

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Dr. Robin Rosenberganswered

General Surgery 46 years experience

No: Ihave always found simple excision and pathology analysis of a lump alleviates fear.

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