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What Is Causing Painful Lump On My Elbow ?

I have a painful lump about and inch in size, in the inside crease of my left elbow, lower than where the

nodes are. I have not hurt it.. I am right handed ...meaning i haven't pulled it

.i have no money..is there a forum perhaps where someone else had this problem
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

In fact, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of an elbow lump, I would come up with four possibilities, these include:

1.     lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like some skin/joint infection or chronic throat / neck infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people!

2.     The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these!
     
3.     The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like ganglion or bursa! Nothing to worry about these also!

4. parasitic cyst; must be treated...!

I suggest you to go for a needle biopsy of 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 Is Causing Painful Lump On My Elbow ?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. In fact, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of an elbow lump, I would come up with four possibilities, these include: 1. lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like some skin/joint infection or chronic throat / neck infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people! 2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these! 3. The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like ganglion or bursa! Nothing to worry about these also! 4. parasitic cyst; must be treated...! I suggest you to go for a needle biopsy of 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.