Philadelphia, PA
A 21-year-old female asked:
I have a small hard lump in my forearm?
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Dr. Andrew Oswarianswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Does it hurt?: If it hurts it could be a blocked hair follicle. If its non tender it could be a lipoma (fatty tissue) if its near the wrist it could be a ganglion cyst. We would need more information and a picture would help too.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Hackettstown, NJ
A 22-year-old female asked:
Small hard lump in upper forearm hurts.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Marcela Riojasanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Lump: Recommend seeing a physician. Lumps can be from simple fat tumors to cancers hence why it is important to have a physical examination done.
634 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Mar 15, 2013
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