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I have a relatively firm, non-painful, bump on my forearm just below the elbow, it can be wiggled by hand, and is maybe a quarter-inch in size. i've had one before that eventually went away after a month or so, just curious about what it is?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Forearm lump: This needs to be evaluated in person. Is this skin cyst? Lipoma? Enlarged lymph node?

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 1/24/2021

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A member asked:

I have a relatively firm, non-painful, bump on my forearm just below the elbow, it can be wiggled by hand, and is maybe a quarter-inch in size. i've had one before that eventually went away after a month or so, just curious about what it is?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Singh agreed

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