A 21-year-old female asked:
i have a small hard lump in my forearm?
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Dr. Andrew Oswari answered
23 years experience Family Medicine
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.
Answered on Mar 15, 2013
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marcela Riojas answered
15 years experience Family Medicine
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.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lester Thompson answered
32 years experience Pathology
Unlikely: Fat necrosis is one of the common causes of a nodule in the skin after trauma. Cancer usually does not develop within weeks, so that seems unlikely. ... Read More
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stephen Scholand answered
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Hematoma: It's possible that a small hematoma or bruise may have been caused by the shot IF this swelling is at the site of the injection. If the injection site ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Tracy Berg answered
31 years experience General Surgery
Lumps and bumps: Sounds like a fatty tumor, most of which are lipoma. Okay to check with your doc on an elective (not urgent) schedule. Lipoma are benign fatty tumor, ... Read More
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