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What Causes A Small Oval Shaped Lump On The Calf Muscle?

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Posted on Tue, 3 May 2016
Question: i have a lump on my calf musle just off center of my shin bone. it is the shape of a small egg. Over 4 weeks ago I fell and that area showed a very light bruising. I was very surprised to see the egg shape. It has not hurt even when proded. I had an ultra sooound done today. When I peeked at the monitor I saw a dark black shape, like the egg shape. NB By egg shape I mean oval shape under the skin.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hematoma or fibrosis likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The lump under the skin of the calf that appeared after an injury can be due to a hemtoma or fibrosis in the area. It is likely to be a benign mass. Such masses usually regress on their own and may need a surgical removal in case these are painful.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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What Causes A Small Oval Shaped Lump On The Calf Muscle?

Brief Answer: Hematoma or fibrosis likely. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The lump under the skin of the calf that appeared after an injury can be due to a hemtoma or fibrosis in the area. It is likely to be a benign mass. Such masses usually regress on their own and may need a surgical removal in case these are painful. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal