What Causes Painless Lump Around Bicep Area?

Posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014

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Sat, 15 Mar 2014 Answered on

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Question : It feels like I have a mass on/ around my bicep/tricep area. Its under the skin and painless. I'm 42 years old. Just had a physical but currently had an MRI for a brachial plaxy issue( arm weakness/lack of strength). Just noticed it really last night and now I'm concerned.

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Lipoma Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Painless lump under the skin in mentioned location is most likely a lipoma. Its a benign lesion composed of fatty tissue. It is soft and smooth lump which never give a pain. Can slowly grow. Other possibility is sebaceus cyst, also benign lesion. I suggest you to have an ultrasound of this area to determine what exactly it is. Both lumps can be removed if bother you. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (36 minutes later)

I am supposed to go on a trip for 3 days, would you advise against this or can an appointment later in the week work? I tend to think the worst when I find something or dont feel well. Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer: . Detailed Answer: You can wait with it and feel free to take a trip. Its really nothing to worry about. Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (6 minutes later)

Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer: . Detailed Answer: You are welcome.

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