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I have a small sized circular lump underneath skin on my forearm, the size of a bb gun pellet. [ no pain ] anything to worry about? thank you

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Dr. Alan Anthony answered

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Probably not: Usually would be a benign cyst or lipoma (fatty tumor). Still it is best to have it evaluated by a physician.

Answered 8/16/2017

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A member asked:

I have a small sized circular lump underneath skin on my forearm, the size of a bb gun pellet. [ no pain ] anything to worry about? thank you

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Anthony answered

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