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Hard lump on tibia bone (upper front part),which had mild pain 2 weeks ago (only on touching it).now the lump is hard and immovable. no pain at all.

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

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Can't tell: If it bothers you, you need to go see your doctor. Potential causes include everything from a foreign body to a cancer. Since the treatments are different for various causes, your doctor is the best person to evaluate this.

Answered 6/25/2018

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A member asked:

Hard lump on tibia bone (upper front part),which had mild pain 2 weeks ago (only on touching it).now the lump is hard and immovable. no pain at all.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Dickson answered

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