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Bumped into something and had golfball-sized lump under skin on leg. week later, no pain, no bruise, but still lump (smaller now). what could this be

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Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

Hematoma: It seems that you have a hematoma or blood clot under the skin. That should gradually resolve on its own.

Answered 4/18/2016

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A member asked:

Bumped into something and had golfball-sized lump under skin on leg. week later, no pain, no bruise, but still lump (smaller now). what could this be

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

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