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Hey, so i have a tiny, soft lump on my shin on my left leg. it's painless and can be moved back and forth. just curious what it is, no recent injuries?

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Dr. Marybeth Crane answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Needs evaluation : Soft tissue mass that's mobile and painless can be anything from a cyst, fibroma, lipoma, or hematoma. More concerning would be if it is increasing in size. If present for more than a month would have it evaluated

Answered 8/3/2017

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A member asked:

Hey, so i have a tiny, soft lump on my shin on my left leg. it's painless and can be moved back and forth. just curious what it is, no recent injuries?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marybeth Crane answered

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