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I have a hard lump under the skin on m calf approximatelyt size of a quarter it has been there about a yearand a half a tarted the size o dime i saw urgent care last week and the doctor was concernedand refered e to a dermatologis th dermatologs wants to

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biopsy : You should see your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation. It could be a skin cancer.

Answered 9/8/2013

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Needs a biopsy: Although this is most likely a benign lesion called a "dermatofibroma", the lump should be entirely removed. Your dermatologist will probably refer you to a surgeon to have this done, because the lump is large. The procedure can most likely be done with local anesthesia (similar to novocaine) in the surgeon's office.

Answered 3/29/2015

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