What Causes A Pea Sized Lump Above The Eye After Stent Placement?

Posted on Wed, 10 May 2017

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Question : I have a lump above my right eye, size of a pea just had Stent placed in right carotid artery on 4 of April 17, do you think this is anything I should get checked , Regards XXXX, Australia.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that the lump could be just inflammation or an infection, but bleeding can not be excluded either.

Considering the fact that you have placed a carotid stent and are taking blood thinners, I would strongly recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam, in order to determine the nature of the lump.

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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