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I have a tiny (size of a bb) ball just under the skin on my outer thigh. no pain. you can't see it, only feel it. it is very small (1 mm) and perfectly round. i just discovered it. what could it be?
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Lipoma?: Could be a lipoma? Check with your doctor.
Answered 9/23/2013
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Cyst or lipoma: Although i cannot say for sure, it sounds like you have a cyst or a lipoma. Both of these are benign. I would see your internist or a dermatologist, to be sure.
Answered 9/22/2013
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