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If a cyst or mass or tumor is soft and not hard nd small nd not big does that make it a chance that it might not be malignant?

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Generalities: You cannot tell by these characteristics. All malignant tumors start small. Some benign lesions calcify and turn as hard as stone. When concerned, do a biopsy.

Answered 6/27/2013

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