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Question: I've had a small bruise with a small hard lump underneath on my arm for 4 weeks. Stays same size. No pain, even when touched. Did not have initial trauma to cause it. No existing medical conditions. 23yrs Male. How long can it take to go away. Is there likelihood its bad? Thank you in advance.
Brief Answer:
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Noted the history seen the picture and understood your concerns.
To recapitulate: Male/23 - Small bruise with a small hard lump - underneath the arm - 4 weeks - same size - no pain - no tenderness - no trauma - no medical conditions - wants to know how long can it take to go away - likelihood that it is bad ...
Since there is no instigating history the most probable causes are:
Insect sting or idiopathic fat necrosis.
May be a small infected cyst beneath, which is settling.
Lipoma does not present this way.
The way to get a proper diagnosis is:
Clinical evaluation and examination by a Doctor, preferably a General Surgeon.
High resolution ultrasonography confirms what it is and guides if this is self limiting or needs some active treatment.
There is no likelihood that it is serious/bad.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Noted the history seen the picture and understood your concerns.
To recapitulate: Male/23 - Small bruise with a small hard lump - underneath the arm - 4 weeks - same size - no pain - no tenderness - no trauma - no medical conditions - wants to know how long can it take to go away - likelihood that it is bad ...
Since there is no instigating history the most probable causes are:
Insect sting or idiopathic fat necrosis.
May be a small infected cyst beneath, which is settling.
Lipoma does not present this way.
The way to get a proper diagnosis is:
Clinical evaluation and examination by a Doctor, preferably a General Surgeon.
High resolution ultrasonography confirms what it is and guides if this is self limiting or needs some active treatment.
There is no likelihood that it is serious/bad.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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