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A member asked:

Just noticed a big lump and bruising on my shin. looks like something wrong with my vein. what is it? im scared

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Can' tell without...: examination. Get seen by MD. Might be a bruise, clot in vein, other.

Answered 8/26/2016

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Hard to tell: Without more information. Could be a bruise, a growth or a vein. How long has this been present? Was there an associated injury? If this fails to resolve, have examined by a physician.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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