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A 29-year-old female asked:

Hard lump somewhat deep under skin on outer upper left arm. feels about the size of a dime. gotten bigger over the last month. doesn't move. lipoma?

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Dr. David Cornell
Dr. David Cornellanswered
Podiatry 42 years experience
Maybe: There are many tumors that can grow larger as well as things like ganglions etc. You need a consult with a dermatologist, a surgeon, or an onchologist.
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