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Boil on ankle for long

2017-05-21 08:17:29
Have a persistent boil near ankle which does not seem to go away for last 6-9 months drys up and sometimes swells. Attached picture. Can you advise if this is a serious issue.
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This is not a boil. It's some apendageal or vascular growth. It should be excised. Please visit me for treatment.

Answered2017-05-21 10:24:13

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