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3cm firm painless intramuscular lump in thigh for 5 months. bone ok. mri + dye = avid enhancement. not lipoma or myxoma. what could it be? next step?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

The next step: is probably a biopsy to evaluate the tumor. Malignancy, unfortunately, is a consideration here.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 3/30/2015

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A member asked:

3cm firm painless intramuscular lump in thigh for 5 months. bone ok. mri + dye = avid enhancement. not lipoma or myxoma. what could it be? next step?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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