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What Causes Lump On Shin?

Hi, I am 25 year old female about 5ft 10, I noticed a small lump on my left shin about a month ago but because it wasn t painful I ignored it, tonight I rubbed over it and noticed it was still there and I think slightly bigger. It doesn t move at all and isn t painful but I a little concerned to what it might be. I can t think of any time I have bumped my leg and there has been no bruising. Can u help?
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of this shin lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1.     a sebaceous cyst : nothing to worry in this case but take care not to poke it and get infected!

2.     The second possibility is of some parasitic cyst or bursa or folliculitis. these are potentially curable conditions!

3.     The last possibility is of other solid tumors like lipoma or neurofibroma; these are all benign and harmless conditions!

I would like to suggest you to go for an FNAC test from the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Lump On Shin?

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of this shin lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. a sebaceous cyst : nothing to worry in this case but take care not to poke it and get infected! 2. The second possibility is of some parasitic cyst or bursa or folliculitis. these are potentially curable conditions! 3. The last possibility is of other solid tumors like lipoma or neurofibroma; these are all benign and harmless conditions! I would like to suggest you to go for an FNAC test from the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.