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I have immovable mass in my leg and not painful..what is it? could it become dangerous later? should i do something?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No way to know: BUT if it is relatively new or changing in size you really need to see a physician soon. Some cancers present this way. Good luck.

Answered 12/16/2016

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