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Lump on upper outer thigh under skin. not visible and tender to touch. worried it could be cancer. help. noticed it after physical activity.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

See a DR: Lipoma (benign)? Abscess( can be drained)? Inflamed tricholemmal cyst ( can be drained)? Bruise (hematoma) usually presents a purple mark.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Lump on upper outer thigh under skin. not visible and tender to touch. worried it could be cancer. help. noticed it after physical activity.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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