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Suggest Treatment For Lump On Shin Bone

Posted on Mon, 7 Dec 2015

Question: I have a large painless lump on my shin that just appeared.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please give details and post clear photographs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Male/56 - large painless lump just appeared on shin.

May I please know a few more details for me to assist you more:
- What is the size of the lump?
- What is the color of the skin - normal, pink to red or blue?
- There looks to be no obvious history of trauma (as you have not mentioned).
- Is it skin deep only like a patch or urticaria or well raised above the surface with discoloration?
- What is the consistency Soft/firm/hard?

Please post clear pictures, this helps for on-the-spot diagnosis.
Awaiting your feedback.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (17 minutes later)

2x3x1 inch
black and blue mark is starting to appear
no trauma
well raised above the surface with discoloration
firm

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestive of Hematoma

Detailed Answer:
Sincere thanks for your feedback.
The description suggests that this is a hematoma.
Apply pressure and ice.
Do you have varicose veins?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (4 minutes later)

no varicose veins

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult a Doctor.

Detailed Answer:
You may please consult a Doctor, have clinical evaluation, actual examination, investigations as may be necessary and have proper treatment.
Timely treatment helps very early and complete recovery, less sequel and complications.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar