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I have a small lump on my thigh. it's slightly hard but it feels like it's movable. what could it be?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bump on thigh: May be cyst like ganglion cyst, or sebaceous cyst , lymph node, lipoma, abscess. If red inflamed painful seek attention today .if not seek attention over next week

Answered 11/26/2014

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Dr. Ew Christensen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lump: What you are describing sounds like a lipoma which would be a benign/harmless lump. However, it could be something else. You should have it evaluated. Take care!

Answered 11/11/2015

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A member asked:

I have a small lump on my thigh. it's slightly hard but it feels like it's movable. what could it be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr. Ew Christensen answered

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