ok so I have this lump or bump on the inside of my elbow it started out looking just like a pimple so I popped it, and it was fine for a while but now it has scabbed over a little bit and its about a nickel sized hard lump under my skin that s tender to touch but rock solid I think it might be starting on my other elbow too, what could this be? How can I solve it?
Sat, 31 Jan 2015
Pathologist and Microbiologist, Dr. S. Samanta's Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Well, as per your description, if I were your treating physician, I would have come up with only two possibilities like:
1. a sebaceous cyst that has been traumatizes and infected! 2. some cyst-like condition like bursa, ganglion or inflammatory / irritative effusion in the joint!
I also suggest you to go for a microbiological/cytological test of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Tender Lumps On Elbow?
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. Well, as per your description, if I were your treating physician, I would have come up with only two possibilities like: 1. a sebaceous cyst that has been traumatizes and infected! 2. some cyst-like condition like bursa, ganglion or inflammatory / irritative effusion in the joint! I also suggest you to go for a microbiological/cytological test of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.