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What Causes Lump On Calf That Disappears When Put Leg On Floor?
I notice a lump on my calf whenI put my leg up to rest on something. I can feel the lump when touch it and it is soft to the touch. As soon as I pu t the leg down on the floor the lump disappear few minutes later.. Btw I am a male 68 years old. Thank you
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
It might be intramuscular lipoma...which disappear on contraction of muscle...if lump is below the muscle it also disappear on contraction...go to general surgeon n get it excised...ask for biopsy after excision
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