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What could a small pea size hard lump under skin under small red bite or sore be?

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Dr. Aleks Radovic answered

Could be a: lymph node, cyst, boil, or even lipoma. See doctor to help figure this out as an exam is important to diagnose it. Best of luck!

Dr Tao agreed

Answered 12/1/2014

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