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What Are These Painful Lumps On My Shin?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Mar 2014
Question: Hi I've recently developed a couple of painful lumps on my shin They are painful like a bruise, but were not caused by a knock, nor is the skin discoloured. They are painful to the touch and consist of a lump and swelling. What can it be? XXXX
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Possibility of thickened vein Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Presence of spontaneously occurring painful lumps over the shin without any history of trauma I would consider the possibility of 1. Phleboliths or thickened veins 2. Fatty necrosis Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination. In the absence of any discolouration of skin or other symptoms, there should not be any cause for concern and should resolve. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS, MD
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What Are These Painful Lumps On My Shin?

Brief Answer: Possibility of thickened vein Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Presence of spontaneously occurring painful lumps over the shin without any history of trauma I would consider the possibility of 1. Phleboliths or thickened veins 2. Fatty necrosis Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination. In the absence of any discolouration of skin or other symptoms, there should not be any cause for concern and should resolve. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS, MD