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I have a lump on my left leg beside me knee on the inner side. my dr thinks it might be a lipoma. could it be?

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Dr. Neria Hebbar answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Could be: It very well could be a lipoma. If it is under the skin, soft or firm in consistency, painless with the edges that slip away from your fingers when you press on them - it is most likely a lipoma. It can easily be removed, especially if increasing in size.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Could be lipoma: Or schwannoma. Excision is usually advisable if it is symptomatic or enlarging. Or it could be ay number of benign tumors or even a cyst. Ask your doctor if he thinks it should be removed.

Answered 7/1/2015

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Dr. Michael Miller answered

Specializes in Wound care

Simple vs serious: Our bodies always have things that grow and change. Skin, fat, muscle, lymph nodes, bones, can change shape, get larger, more prominent due to many factors. The vast majority are not cancer but simply unusual growths like fatty tumors, cysts, skin tags, moles, etc. Most cause no symptoms and can be watched. If they cause symptoms or change colors, bleed, bruise or hurt, then see your doctor.

Answered 9/29/2016

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