Hello! I have a hard lump under the skin on the back of my thigh. The lump is about the size of a chickpea, maybe slightly bigger, the skin above it is not discolored. I was told that it could be a lipoma. On an ultrasound it was visible, but when I had an MRI done, it was completely invisible. Does that exclude a lipoma? What else could it be? What kind of tissue is invisible on an MRI? What kind of lump should be removed? Thank you! (I'm female, late 20's, BMI 21)
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Answer: Recommend scheduling a consultation for the removal to further evaluate what it could be
This is a great question and a somewhat challenging case. I think perhaps the most important first step is ensuring this is not something more concerning. A biopsy could potentially help with this. The next question would be how to best address this area. If it is truly benign (which is most...
Thank you for your post. Lipoma removal is relatively painless and most can be removed with local anesthesia in the office. The cost of surgical removal will vary from region to region, and a good estimate can be found on Real-self which states the average cost is around $1600. It is best to see...
Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia....
