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How To Test If Hard Lumps Found On Buttocks Are Cancerous?
I went to urgent care today,ive had a lump very solid for over a year in my right buttock check, they did an ultrasound and said I have 3, two solid ones and one that looks cystic, is it common for these to be cancer. The dr did say they were in the fat and not bone.
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Hi,
A lump which is static for over 1 year is very unlikely to be cancerous. If it was cancerous, by this time it might have enlarged, overlying skin distorted / ulcerated and spread to surrounding areas. Also by palpation and ultrasound findings, your doctor can reliably detect cancer if any- you need not worry, just be confident. Most probably that will be lipomas.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician
A lump which is static for over 1 year is very unlikely to be cancerous. If it was cancerous, by this time it might have enlarged, overlying skin distorted / ulcerated and spread to surrounding areas. Also by palpation and ultrasound findings, your doctor can reliably detect cancer if any- you need not worry, just be confident. Most probably that will be lipomas.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician
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