A member asked:

Hello, i have a soft and painful lump on the top of my ankle. i had it for years now and it's still painful.

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

R/O LIPOMA: If the lump is on the foot and movable it is less worisome and may be a lipoma. You need a Ultrasound is needed to evaluate for /CYST/LIPOMA/less likely clot Please seek prompt evaluation for this issue if symptoms persist or worsen.

Answered 6/3/2015

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I would: recommend a biopsy of the lesion and consideration of excision if it doesn't belong.

Answered 1/1/2016

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