What Does A Large Lump On The Elbow Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 13 Mar 2017

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Question : I have a large lump on my elbow. It appeared after a short bought of the flu. I took tamiflu. At the end of the cycle it appeared. It is not discolored. It does not hurt. It feels like fatty tissue.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Probably a fluid collection!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for getting to us.

I have reviewed your information fully this looks like reactive arthritis. I will not be suggesting any special treatment for this but observe only. The rule is that it often resorbs itself spontaneously. If this fails to happen within a week, then I will recommend that you go for follow up investigations. Fluid would be taken out and examined at least.

I hope this helps relieves your worries. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.

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