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Small pea sized lump on shin moves around when i touch it noticed it over 2 weeks ago could have been there longer there is no pain is this dangerous?

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No: Could be a number of benign things but certainly not dangerous. Watch it and if it persists see your local doctor.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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