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What Causes A Pea Sized Lump Above The Eye After Stent Placement?
Question: I have a lump above my right eye, size of a pea just had Stent placed in right carotid artery on 4 of April 17, do you think this is anything I should get checked , Regards XXXX, Australia.
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the lump could be just inflammation or an infection, but bleeding can not be excluded either.
Considering the fact that you have placed a carotid stent and are taking blood thinners, I would strongly recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam, in order to determine the nature of the lump.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the lump could be just inflammation or an infection, but bleeding can not be excluded either.
Considering the fact that you have placed a carotid stent and are taking blood thinners, I would strongly recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam, in order to determine the nature of the lump.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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