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Q: Hemorrhoid or tumor?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on December 30th, 2006

Theres an external lump around my anus which is pink in color and the size of half a pea. I've searched the fourm and read about this and thought it was a perianal haematoma, or some external hemorroid, but its not blue or black in color and I do not feel any pain or discomfort from it at any time. I believe i discovered this bump around 2 years ago and it hasnt gone away and the size of this lump has never changed. Is this something I should worry about and go to my doctor? Will this lump dissapear over time?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on January 10th, 2007

Skin Cancer Answer A2102

A lump in the anal area is usually an external hemorrhoid. Another possibility is that an anal lump is some kind of benign tumor. Hemorrhoids itch and hurt only if they are inflamed. A hemorrhoid that is not inflamed does not show any symptoms. Neither hemorrhoids nor tumors vanish spontaneously over time. You must visit your primary health doctor immediately and may be referred to a surgeon for correct diagnosis and treatment.

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