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Should The Fatty Tumor Above My Knee Be A Cause Of Worry?

I have what the doctor told me as a fatty tumor above my knee. It's a hard lump, the size of a nickle. Now when I touch the knot, the area on the outer part of my my leg near the lump burns like it's on fire, but the lump don't hurt. Should I be concerned?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I think you should not be worried. It is a lipoma and you should do surgery on it only if it starts to enlarge quickly and gives you pain from compressing a nerve. Otherwise, leave it alone.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
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Should The Fatty Tumor Above My Knee Be A Cause Of Worry?

Hello, I think you should not be worried. It is a lipoma and you should do surgery on it only if it starts to enlarge quickly and gives you pain from compressing a nerve. Otherwise, leave it alone. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Edvin Selmani