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A member asked:
I have a hard fixed lump on the outer muscle of my left leg near shin. my doctor quickly dismissed it as a lipoma. i'm worried it's sarcoma.
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Depends on: size and whether it is located any deeper than subcutaneous tissue. If you are concerned, you should get a second opinion.
Answered 10/21/2015
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