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Small lump on Right Thigh
Hi My Wife has a Small Lump on Right Thigh ( Inner side of Thigh, Just above Knee cap)
Though it is normally painless, when beaten on it, even gently, it causes big pain..
It is not reddish; It is in same skin colour as adjacent portions...
It exists for almost 10 years.. without any change in shape or colour..
Can I know what it is and how should I treat it?
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Usg muscles and tissue..bursitis shud be ruled out mri shud be taken knee..cold compression rest..excision and biopsy needed..lipoma shud be ruled out..steroids needed for inflammation and fluid culture from lump needed if any infection present ..cbc uric acid...tumour markers test too...
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This is most likely a benign lesion (lipoma / neurofibroma / epidermoid cyst). Long duration without growth is reassuring. Pain on pressure suggests nerve involvement.
Next Steps
Rx:
• No urgent treatment if size is stable
• USG soft tissue of thigh for confirmation
• Surgical removal only if pain increases or size changes
• Avoid frequent pressing or trauma
Health Tips
Consult a General Surgeon for further evaluation.
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It's like lipoma and it's been for more than 10 years .Take an ultrasound of that site if u need.If It cause any problem ,u can go for elective surgery ( removol of the swelling) ,otherwise no need for surgery
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The pain getting worse means ,go and consult the doctor
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Based on the description, this lump is most likely a benign (non-cancerous) soft tissue lesion, especially given that it has been present for almost 10 years without any change in size, shape, or skin color. The most common possibilities in this situation are a lipoma, benign nerve-related swelling (neuroma), or a fibrous lesion.
The key point in your history is that the lump is painless at rest but causes sharp pain when pressed or hit, even lightly. This usually suggests that the swelling may be lying close to a nerve or containing nerve fibers, which is why even minor pressure produces significant pain. The absence of redness, skin changes, rapid growth, or systemic symptoms is very reassuring and makes serious conditions very unlikely.
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In terms of management, there is no emergency since the lump has remained stable for many years. The next appropriate step would be a local ultrasound of the thigh, which can clearly identify whether the lump is fatty, fibrous, or nerve-related. This is a simple, non-invasive test and usually gives a clear diagnosis.
Treatment depends on symptoms rather than danger. If the lump is small, stable, and only occasionally painful, it can be safely observed. However, if the pain is bothersome or affecting daily activities, minor surgical removal is a definitive and curative option. Such procedures are usually straightforward when done electively.
Good luck! and do contact in case you need any surgical advice.
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Based on the information provided so far, it is difficult to arrive at a definitive assessment. More images are needed to rule out other possible conditions, and a proper clinical history will help in correlating the findings and reaching an accurate evaluation.
Kindly consult
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This lump is most likely benign, such as a lipoma or nerve-related lump. An ultrasound will confirm the diagnosis, and treatment is usually simple or not required unless it causes discomfort.
Next Steps
see to general surgeon or orthopedic doctor for more management.
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It could be lipoma.
An ultrasound will confirm the diagnosis
Next Steps
Get an ultrasound done
Health Tips
Avoid tight fitting clothes/jeans for long time. Avoid waxing,if you are using razor keep it in mind the razor blade should be new each time you are using it.
If pain persists kindly consult.
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