Skin & soft tissue
Lumps & Bumps
Any new, enlarging or changing lump should be assessed.
a:1:{i:0;s:215:"Lumps under the skin may include lipomas, cysts, abscesses, lymph nodes or other growths. Many are non-cancerous, but assessment is important to determine whether they can be monitored or need further investigation.";}
When should you be assessed?
- a:5:{i:0;s:29:"A lump that is getting larger";i:1;s:20:"A hard or fixed lump";i:2;s:20:"Pain, redness or pus";i:3;s:16:"A recurrent lump";i:4;s:65:"A lump accompanied by other symptoms such as weight loss or fever";}
How is it assessed?
- a:3:{i:0;s:20:"Clinical examination";i:1;s:39:"Ultrasound or other imaging if required";i:2;s:33:"FNAC or biopsy for selected lumps";}
Treatment Options
a:1:{i:0;s:157:"Treatment depends on the cause. Some lumps can be monitored, while troublesome, infected or suspicious lumps may require removal, biopsy or further referral.";}