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I have a painless lump in my leg below the left side of my knee.i recently discovered while touching it.the doctor told its fibroma.is it dangerous?

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

Follow up: You need follow up with your doctor and if become larger need resection or biopsy for diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 9/13/2016

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A member asked:

I have a painless lump in my leg below the left side of my knee.i recently discovered while touching it.the doctor told its fibroma.is it dangerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

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