
Suggest Treatment For Large Painful Lump On My Right Hip Inspite Of Normal Ultrasound And CT Scan?

Question: After seeing 2 doctor's that have confirmed a mass above my right hip and after having an ultrasound and ct scan they are showing there is nothing there? The lump is long and painful.What can it be? that's not showing up?
Brief Answer:
Need more info
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
In order to help you in a better way I need more information from you
1. Is this mass soft and mobile or hard and fixed?
2. How big is this mass?
3. Does it pain?
4. When did you first notice it? Has it grown in size?
Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Hello,
Thank you for responding.
1. Is this mass soft and mobile or hard and fixed? - It is fixed and hard
2. How big is this mass? - 10 cm
3. Does it pain? - only when I sleep on that side
4. When did you first notice it? Has it grown in size? - I noticed it a year ago and it grew bigger.
Brief Answer:
?Fibroma
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for getting back in detail
A mass which is fixed, hard and is about 10 cm long is definitely of concern especially because it has increased in size. Here is how you should approach this issue
1. CT is not a very good mode of investigation of soft tissue, it is accurate only for bone and intra cranial bleed, I suggest you to get a MRI done instead
2. Approach a general surgeon to get a biopsy of this mass as soon as possible to know what it could me.
3. Since the pain is not very severe, it can be managed without pain killers. However if it painful at times take acetaminophen 500 mg
Please do not delay this matter, get an appointment as soon as possible with a general surgeon
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
I wish you good health
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Brief Answer:
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for getting back
I am sorry for the short delay in my reply, I was on call at my hospital
I wonder why they would order for a CT when there is an obvious mass, MRI would be a much better imaging option. I also wonder why they are letting go of a clinical sign which can be palpated and depend on the CT. Please discuss my suggestion with your doctor, hopefully it is strong enough to convince him
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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