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I Have A Knot The Size Of A Large Marble

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Posted on Wed, 31 Jul 2019
Question: I have a knot the size of a large marble on the top tip of my shoulder.I noticed it getting a bit larger in the past month.I'm wondering what it could be?
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It could be a Lipoma

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As per your description, it could be a Lipoma, accumulation of fat tissue.
It can occur at any part of the body.

Some lipomas remain stationary in size for many months. Suddenly, they start increasing in size.
If the swelling is small, it can be removed surgically and send it for Histopathological examination (Biopsy). If the swelling is big, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) should be done. After FNAC report, management will be decided. Please consult your doctor regarding this and proceed further.

Nothing to worry.
Please upload/post the picture of the lump if you do not have any objection.

Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.

Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards

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I Have A Knot The Size Of A Large Marble

Brief Answer: It could be a Lipoma Detailed Answer: Hi, As per your description, it could be a Lipoma, accumulation of fat tissue. It can occur at any part of the body. Some lipomas remain stationary in size for many months. Suddenly, they start increasing in size. If the swelling is small, it can be removed surgically and send it for Histopathological examination (Biopsy). If the swelling is big, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) should be done. After FNAC report, management will be decided. Please consult your doctor regarding this and proceed further. Nothing to worry. Please upload/post the picture of the lump if you do not have any objection. Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further. Wish you good health and speedy recovery Regards