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I have a marble sized knot on my left shoulder blade. it is starting to turn darker then normal almost like a bruise and becoming larger.

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Dr. Yun Tran answered

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See your doctor: that is a common area for a lipoma, although that does not usually turn dark like a bruise. see your doctor for exam.

Answered 12/26/2016

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A member asked:

I have a marble sized knot on my left shoulder blade. it is starting to turn darker then normal almost like a bruise and becoming larger.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yun Tran answered

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