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Q: Lump on Upper Thigh: Cancer?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 6th, 2006

I FOUND A LUMP ON THE BACK OF MY RIGHT LEG IN THE UPPER THIGH AREA. IT IS SENSITIVE TO THE TOUCH AND MIGHT BE THE SIZE OF A SMALL MARBLE. CANCER RUNS IN MY FAMILY AND I AM WORRIED THAT IT MIGHT BE SOMETHING RELATED TO CANCER.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on November 29th, 2006

Skin Cancer Answer A1800

The lump on the back of your upper thigh area, sensitive to touch, could be generally considered a "tumor" but it is not possible to diagnose its nature without a physical examination. It could be a furunculus, sebaceal cyst, or an actual tumor. Tumors can be benign or malignant. You can go to a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for specialty help for this condition.

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