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A 18-year-old female asked:

I've had a marble sized bump on my leg for months now and it hurts like a bruise when touched or pressure is applied to it started purple now it's red?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
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Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Exam needed: A physician would have to examine this lesion in order to make a diagnosis. Have it checked since it's been present so long, is tender and has changed color.
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