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I have a pea size knot on the bottom of my foot under the skin that is causing a lot of pain what could it be and what can i do about it?
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Plantar fibroma: If its under the skin possibly a ganglion cyst or plantar fibroma which are both benign soft tissue masses. Options include watch and wait, shoe modification, padding, injection theray or surgical removal.
Answered 7/28/2018
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Have it evaluated: By a foot doctor. It could be a plantar fibroma, a ganglion or any other soft tissue lesion. Since, it is painful, i would recommend excision of the lesion.The doctor can decide if the lesion is freely movable or not as if it is not an MRI might be warranted prior to excision.
Answered 7/28/2018
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