Forehead soft tissue nodule not lipoma? (Photo)

November 10, 2016
Asked By:NolanH in Briarcliff Manor, NY

I've had this lump on my forehead for about 10 years. I believe it was trauma induced. I consulted with my PCP who did a CT scan and stated it was a soft tissue nodule with no bone involvement. I was then referred to a plastic surgeon who stated it may be a lipoma. I underwent the procedure, but the surgeon stated he did not see any lipoma to extract. The lump still exists now with more scar tissue. Are these easily missed? Could the lump just be scar tissue from injury? Any help would be great

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