Can Small White Bump On Nose Be Indication Of Cancer?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jan 2014

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Question : I have had a small white bump on my nose under the skin for years. When I bump it, it bleeds for quite awhile. Last night I bumped it and it bled real heavy and now it is a hole in my nose. Should I be worried? Could it be cancer?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Cant be cancer Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Based on its long history and your description I do not think it is a cancer. I can be more sure if you can attach an image of the lesion you have on the right side of this page. Waiting for the image,

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