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Could A Painless Lump On The Shin Be Indicative Of Something Serious?

I have noticed a lump or bump on the front of my right leg between the knee and the ankle. There is no bruise mark and it does hurt when I press on it. I thought that I may have bumped it on the oven door while it was open but as I said there s no bruise. Could this be a symptom of something more serious?
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering painless lump on the shin be indicative of something serious . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like lipmatous lump on your shin, hematoma , folicullitis or local infection .In My opinion,you need to rule out the Varicose Veins of shin.Color doppler with dual image USG would fix the cause and would fix line of further treatment. Other possibility of Sebaceous Cyst needs to be ruled out . I would suggest you to consult general surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics or drain the hematoma.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Could A Painless Lump On The Shin Be Indicative Of Something Serious?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering painless lump on the shin be indicative of something serious . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like lipmatous lump on your shin, hematoma , folicullitis or local infection .In My opinion,you need to rule out the Varicose Veins of shin.Color doppler with dual image USG would fix the cause and would fix line of further treatment. Other possibility of Sebaceous Cyst needs to be ruled out . I would suggest you to consult general surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics or drain the hematoma. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari