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Why do i have a soft lump on my lower leg that comes and goes?

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Dr. Harry Myers answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lumps and Bumps: Hi, sorry you are not feeling 100%. Bumps or lumps on people always cause alarm, but seldom are harmful. It is impossible to guess what it may be, i tell my patients to always have things like that examined, and if necessary sampled or biopsied. Many times it is fat cells, (lipoma) which is a benign, soft , lump under the skin. See your doctor soon for exam. Take care, and good luck!

Answered 6/7/2017

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