Suggest Treatment For Pea Sized Movable Lump On Foot

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2014

Question: I have a pea sized movable lump in the top of my left foot. It seems to move along a vein. It doesn't hurt but once in awhile but I van literally move it up and down about 2 inches. Any ideas of what it is and should I seek medical attention?

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Benign cyst most likely ganglion

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
After going through the description, it is most likely a non serious (benign) ganglion cyst. These usually do not cause any symptoms and requires removal when they become painful and for cosmetic reason.
To help you better please tell me -
Is there any trauma?
May send the picture of foot if possible.
Hope this helps.I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (57 minutes later)

It is the lower left spot you can sort of see in the picture. It definitely throbs a little and can move up and down. If it is a ganglion cyst I guess it's in early stage from looking at Google images? it is pea sized.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It looks to be ganglion

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you
I have seen the picture carefully and it's looks to be ganglion in early stage.You need not to be worry about it. May follow the advise regarding removal that is if it becomes painful or for cosmetic reasons.
Wishing you good health.
Take care

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

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (5 minutes later)

Thank you! how fast do these usually "grow"? is this something I need to keep an eye in or will in re absorb?

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Very very slow to grow and may not grow

Detailed Answer:
Hello
You are welcome.
They are very slow to grow and sometimes may resorb with time. You do not not need to see it daily and just relax and enjoy life.
May all the best things happen to you.
Take care

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