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What Causes Soft Lump On My Leg Near The Shin?
Question: I have a soft lump on the outside of my leg near the shin. It seems fluid filled and kind of hurts and burns a little. What could cause this?
Brief Answer:
Can be a Sebaceous cyst or Hematoma as the commonest causes.
Detailed Answer:
HI.
Thanks for your query.
May I please know a few details please ?
-Since when have you got this lump?
-Was there any history of trauma?
-Any treatment taken till now ?
Such a soft, fluid filled lump on the outside of the leg, near the shin which hurts and burns a little can be one of the following:
-Most probably an infected sebaceous cyst
-Hematoma
This can be confirmed on clinical evaluation and actual physical examination by a General Surgeon.
If required high resolution ultrasonography helps in better diagnosis.
The best way for such lump is to get confirmed and treated as they are likely to cause complications later.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis, and get a proper further treatment. Please feel free to ask for more or if you need further clarifications if you feel there is a gap of communication.
Can be a Sebaceous cyst or Hematoma as the commonest causes.
Detailed Answer:
HI.
Thanks for your query.
May I please know a few details please ?
-Since when have you got this lump?
-Was there any history of trauma?
-Any treatment taken till now ?
Such a soft, fluid filled lump on the outside of the leg, near the shin which hurts and burns a little can be one of the following:
-Most probably an infected sebaceous cyst
-Hematoma
This can be confirmed on clinical evaluation and actual physical examination by a General Surgeon.
If required high resolution ultrasonography helps in better diagnosis.
The best way for such lump is to get confirmed and treated as they are likely to cause complications later.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis, and get a proper further treatment. Please feel free to ask for more or if you need further clarifications if you feel there is a gap of communication.
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