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I have a gastrocnemius mass in my right leg since 4 years ago. my dr. asked me to make a fnac test. do u recoomend removal by surgery? wt could it be?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Calf mass: If u have a calf mass for four years , is it painful,growing , firmly fixed to adjacent tissues?If yes then you should be seen by an experienced lower extremity surgeon. The evaluation before undergoing a biopsy is important and should be done by the ultimate treating surgeon.

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Answered 10/7/2017

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A member asked:

I have a gastrocnemius mass in my right leg since 4 years ago. my dr. asked me to make a fnac test. do u recoomend removal by surgery? wt could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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