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Hello, i have a lump on my right lower calf muscle. it is only visible & felt when i sit a certain way or it is flexed. it is very soft and squishy. ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sounds like: this could be a LIPOMA or "fatty tumor" (BENIGN!!!)...These can generally occur anywhere and an in person examination can decide in a second (They have a characteristic "feel" to them) Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 9/6/2018

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