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Family Medicine (Expert Forum)
Soft tissue mass
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 18, 2004 12:00AM
, Oct 18, 2004 12:00AM
Most common soft tissue mass would be a fatty tissue deposit - or lipoma. Typically they are benign and non-cancerous. Treatment is usually not necessary unless it is fast growing or it starts to bother you.
However, to ensure it isn't anything else (i.e. a more dangerous soft-tissue mass, otherwise known as a sarcoma), you may want to have it looked at by a surgeon for further evaluation.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
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However, to ensure it isn't anything else (i.e. a more dangerous soft-tissue mass, otherwise known as a sarcoma), you may want to have it looked at by a surgeon for further evaluation.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
Member Comments
by texasexp, Aug 11, 2008 06:51PM
A related discussion, soft tissue mass in ampulla was started.
