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What Could Painful Lumps On Foot Suggest?

Hi! I found a lump on the bottom of my left foot. Its located in the arch of the foot. Its been there for about 8 to 9 months now since I ve first found it and it seems like it is getting bigger and starting to give me some pain from time to time. I am planning on seeing a doctor soon but should I be worried that it may be cancer? Or what could this be? Thanks!
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. No, this cannot be malignant or cancer!

well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of painful lumps on foot, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1.     an infected cyst like inclusion cyst, bursa, ganglion or gouty cyst or parasitic cyst
2.     The second possibility is of some inflamed tumor-like condition like benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma or schwanomma; there is nothing to worry about these!
     
3.     The last possibility is of dermatofibroma or low-grade chronic inflammatory pseudotumor ! Nothing to worry about these also!

I suggest you to go for a clinical assessment and an FNAC 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 Could Painful Lumps On Foot Suggest?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. No, this cannot be malignant or cancer! well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of painful lumps on foot, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. an infected cyst like inclusion cyst, bursa, ganglion or gouty cyst or parasitic cyst 2. The second possibility is of some inflamed tumor-like condition like benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma or schwanomma; there is nothing to worry about these! 3. The last possibility is of dermatofibroma or low-grade chronic inflammatory pseudotumor ! Nothing to worry about these also! I suggest you to go for a clinical assessment and an FNAC 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.