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Suggest Treatment For Limpoma In Right Ankle
Question: Hi ive just been referred to a specialist for a second time with a limpoma on my right ankle. It is extremely painful & has nearly trebled in size in the last few year's. It also has a mole that needs to be checked. The swelling is causing more pain & is effecting my mobility now & the fat/fluid
is travelling down onto my foot too. is this cause for concern???
is travelling down onto my foot too. is this cause for concern???
Brief Answer:
Will require assessment by your Surgeon
Detailed Answer:
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The cause of your symptoms is likely to be due to location of swelling , presence over the ankle joint resulting in restricted mobility. Pain is sometimes occasionally seen in Lipoma and is due to fat necrosis or sometimes due to presence of nerve component ( Neuro-Lipoma ).
I would also not be worried about trebling in size over last few years ( its still slow growing ) and likely to be benign.
Exact assessment of spread whether in foot is only possible by thorough clinical examination. Would suggest you to consult your Surgeon for the same. I would also recommend its Surgical excision, in view of presence of symptoms .
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance,will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Will require assessment by your Surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
The cause of your symptoms is likely to be due to location of swelling , presence over the ankle joint resulting in restricted mobility. Pain is sometimes occasionally seen in Lipoma and is due to fat necrosis or sometimes due to presence of nerve component ( Neuro-Lipoma ).
I would also not be worried about trebling in size over last few years ( its still slow growing ) and likely to be benign.
Exact assessment of spread whether in foot is only possible by thorough clinical examination. Would suggest you to consult your Surgeon for the same. I would also recommend its Surgical excision, in view of presence of symptoms .
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance,will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
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