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How To Get Rid Of Sore Hard Lump On The Side Of My Leg?
hi there I have a sore hard lump on the side of my leg, I 1st felt it and expected a big bruise, but there was no mark on it all, it is slightly red, on the inside about 1/2 way between foot and knee, it feels hot to the touch, but there is no mark on it to suggest an insect bite. it is oval in shape, and around the size of a 10p
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Hi! whenever a patient visits my clinic with any kind of leg lump which is sore and red, I usually get following possibilities as per needle biopsy experience:
1. an abscess 30%
2. infected inclusion cyst 30%
3. benign tumors like dermatofibroma, lipoma or neurofibroma 20%
4. benign tumors of the bone or tendon 10%
5. soft tissue infection like folliculitis , panniculitis etc..10%
Therefore, it is time to see a surgeon for an opinion and please don't worry as this is infective only and never malignant!
regards,
1. an abscess 30%
2. infected inclusion cyst 30%
3. benign tumors like dermatofibroma, lipoma or neurofibroma 20%
4. benign tumors of the bone or tendon 10%
5. soft tissue infection like folliculitis , panniculitis etc..10%
Therefore, it is time to see a surgeon for an opinion and please don't worry as this is infective only and never malignant!
regards,
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