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I have had a painful lump on my outer lower leg for about a week now. there is no bruising, just a lump. it is painful but i have no insurance at the moment. should i be worried?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Probably not serious: It is most likely either a ganglion cyst or a lipoma if it grows, or becomes symptomatic you should be seen. If it is a ganglion, it can be aspirated to both confirm the diagnosis and remove it.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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