I've had this lump in my left chest for around 10 years now. It's about 5 inches below my nipple and kind of towards the center. Should I be worried about this? What could it be?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Chest x-ray pa view,biopsy,FNAC of the lump is advised to the patient and a surgery opinion is also advised.

Answered 04/07/2025

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I noticed a small growth in my groin area and went to a general surgeon who diagnosed it as a sebaceous cyst and recommended surgery. But it's not causing me any discomfort, and I read online that applying apple cider vinegar with a cotton ball might help treat it. Is that actually effective or should I stick to the doctor's advice?

in person dr consultation requred to check physical examination.

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I've had a lipoma near my neck and shoulder for about 25 years. It doesn't usually hurt but gets uncomfortable during workouts, especially shoulder exercises like barbell lifts I feel mild pain and tightness when my muscles tense up. Is there a way to treat it without surgery, and what's the best test to check its size?

For your long-standing lipoma that causes discomfort during workouts, non-surgical treatments like liposuction or steroid injections might be considered. To assess its size, an ultrasound is generally the preferred method. If you experience pain or rapid growth, a biopsy might be recommended.

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My 3-year-old son has a painless dermoid cyst on his forehead near the eyebrow area with no signs of infection so far. Is surgery necessary to remove it or are there other treatment options? If surgery is needed, how long does the procedure usually take?

I would need some more details to get a clear idea of what you are going through

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