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Lump where i used to inject steroids years ago. i briefly experimented only to never touch it again. ultrasound says atypical lipoma or hematoma?

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See details: If you are concetned have the lump removed.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/21/2015

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