Suggest Treatment For Painless Lump On Medial Lower Tibia

Posted on Tue, 13 Jan 2015

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Tue, 13 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : I am 49 year old female. no medical health issues. normal weight for my build. I have a 5cm, painless lump on the medial lower tibia (about 8cm from the medial malleolus). I noticed it about 3 weeks ago. Should I get an x-ray or MRI to determine the cause? XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
MRI is the better option along with clinical examination

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your specific query.

MRI will be obviously the best option, X-ray may not show many of the swellings.

MRI in addition to the clinical / physical examination diagnosis by the Doctor / Surgeon will give you the perfect diagnosis to give an idea for the further management.

I hope this answer helps you, please feel free if you have further queries.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (15 minutes later)

Is this a matter requiring urgent attention? XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
ASAP

Detailed Answer:
Development / finding of a painless lump of the size of 5 cm just about 3 weeks ago, which is situated at 8 cm above the medial malleolus must be investigated.

MRI is always to be done as an adjunct to the Clinical examination by a Surgeon.

I think this needs an urgent attention, at least as soon as possible (ASAP) for the reason of correct diagnosis.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar