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I have a hard lump on my lower leg close to shin bone....it's under the skin, .5 inches in length and .25 inches wide. doesn't bother me, remove it?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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Nothing to worry: most likely it is a fatty tumor or sebaceous cyst so long s it is not sore or getting larger you do not have to worry about it

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 8/23/2016

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A member asked:

I have a hard lump on my lower leg close to shin bone....it's under the skin, .5 inches in length and .25 inches wide. doesn't bother me, remove it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Dr Grin agreed

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