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Appendectomy Done Weeks Ago. Hard Lump Bellow Belly Button. Stitch Coming Out. No Infection. Suggestions?

I had an appendectomy four weeks ago. I have a hard lump below my belly button. It doesn't seem like it has gotten any bigger but it is tender to touch. I do not have staples and I do have a tiny bit of stitch coming out. But it is not where the lump is. The skin is not discolored and there is no pus. Should I worry about this?
posted on Tue, 21 May 2013
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Hello,

The lump is not growing in size, it is not tender to touch, You have no fever and there is no collection of pus.
It may be a lipoma that you may be noticing of the surgery.
It may be a omental fold. Omentum is the first line of defence in the peritoneal cavity and in engulfs the area of inflammation.
To make a definitive diagnosis ultrasound of the abdomen will help.
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Appendectomy Done Weeks Ago. Hard Lump Bellow Belly Button. Stitch Coming Out. No Infection. Suggestions?

Hello, The lump is not growing in size, it is not tender to touch, You have no fever and there is no collection of pus. It may be a lipoma that you may be noticing of the surgery. It may be a omental fold. Omentum is the first line of defence in the peritoneal cavity and in engulfs the area of inflammation. To make a definitive diagnosis ultrasound of the abdomen will help.