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Family Medicine (Expert Forum)
calcified haematoma
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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calcified haematoma
by amersham, Feb 13, 2004 12:00AM
I am male,57 years old in good health. I have an ugly lump on the front of my forehead between the eyes. This was caused by a car accident when I was a teenager. The bruising from impacting the dashboard was never treated. There is no pain or tenderness and I do not suffer from headaches. The problem seems to be only cosmetic.
My question is how difficult would it be to remove the lump? What kind of surgical procedure is involved? I would like the lump removed but not if the risks for a man of my age were too high.
Amersham
My question is how difficult would it be to remove the lump? What kind of surgical procedure is involved? I would like the lump removed but not if the risks for a man of my age were too high.
Amersham
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 14, 2004 12:00AM
, Feb 14, 2004 12:00AM
That would depend on how deep and where the lump is. If the lump is superficial, then it should be a reasonable surgical procedure. If a lot of skin has to be removed, there are a variety of grafting options.
I would suggest obtaining a plastic surgery consult to further discuss your surgical options. Imaging studies - such as a head CT - may be considered first to evaluate the lesion.
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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
I would suggest obtaining a plastic surgery consult to further discuss your surgical options. Imaging studies - such as a head CT - may be considered first to evaluate the lesion.
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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Member Comments (1)
by surgeon, Feb 14, 2004 12:00AM
The only way to find out will be to see a surgeon who, by actually examining the lump, can tell what will be involved. If the skin itself is not involved (meaning the lump is below the surface) then it very well could be a simple office procedure; that would be comparatively inexpensive and quite mininal in risk.
