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I have a painless golf ball sized lump on my shoulder joint. doesn't feel like its an injury, no discoloration. any ideas?

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Dr. Coyle Connolly answered

Lump : A moveable lump under the skin may represent a non cancerous cyst or lipoma (fatty growth). If the area is growing or becoming painful see a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment and to make sure a skin cancer is not present.

Answered 6/6/2013

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A member asked:

I have a painless golf ball sized lump on my shoulder joint. doesn't feel like its an injury, no discoloration. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Coyle Connolly answered

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