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Suggest Treatment For Lump Under The Skin
had in 1985 hammer toes worked on with surgery to peg middle joint of toes together but in past year notices hard lump under 3rd toe next to baby toe that hurts when baby toe presses next to it the lump seems under the skin and seems to move slightly dont think its a calluos also im diabetic
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
hi.
based from your description, it could be a tendon cyst, lipoma (fatty deposit) or a fibroma (fibrous tissue formation). other lesions that must be ruled out are gout and arthritic lesions. it is best if you consult with a doctor for physical examination and clinical evaluation, especially if it causes discomfort for you. if it's indeed a cystic formation, lipoma or fibroma, definitive management is excision and antibiotic treatment after.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
based from your description, it could be a tendon cyst, lipoma (fatty deposit) or a fibroma (fibrous tissue formation). other lesions that must be ruled out are gout and arthritic lesions. it is best if you consult with a doctor for physical examination and clinical evaluation, especially if it causes discomfort for you. if it's indeed a cystic formation, lipoma or fibroma, definitive management is excision and antibiotic treatment after.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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