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I have an extremely painful spot in my thigh tissue that appeared suddenly. what could it be?

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Dr. Janet Turkle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Get checked: It could be a hematoma or bruise. If no recent injury, one should get an evaluation by a specialist to rule out something more serious.

Answered 4/24/2015

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