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What Does Circular Swelling On Abdomen Indicate?

There is a small, circular swelling on my abdomen. The outside edge is raised, but the inside of the circle isn t. It s between half an inch and an inch in diameter. Not sure if it s a bite or not, I checked clothing and couldn t find anything. What could this be?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello
this could be lipoma or allergic nodule
please consult a general surgeon for examination and confirmation of diagnosis

if it's not hurting you it can be left untreated or it can be removed surgically and sent for histopathological examination

thanks for your question
please feel free to ask for further clarification
good luck
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What Does Circular Swelling On Abdomen Indicate?

Hello this could be lipoma or allergic nodule please consult a general surgeon for examination and confirmation of diagnosis if it s not hurting you it can be left untreated or it can be removed surgically and sent for histopathological examination thanks for your question please feel free to ask for further clarification good luck