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I have a purple spot on my upper thigh, it started off tiny a few days ago and it has now gotten bigger, about the size of an almond?
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You should: see about this but it "sounds like" a bruise with a "hematoma" (collection of blood below the skin)! Ask question again with an attached PHOTO! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 9/6/2015
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