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small red round lump along side of incision
Alone the edge of my incision line from lumpectomy 9 days ago there is a small round lump and my breast is itching intermitingly. My steristrips are still intact all but the tiny area I lifted away from this tiny red lump which is bothering me. I thought maybe it was from irritation from strips. How long before zi can really try removing these strips? I see surgeon Wednesday..do I really have to wait for him to remove these things? Incision should be healed now.
Oh thank you so much. I see my surgeon this week thank you for your time, it is so appreciated.
Hi.
The tiny red lump could be a stitch granuloma that can result secondary to the fibrosis around the suture that was not completely absorbed (in case an absorbable suture was used during the lumpectomy). With this, wound healing will be impaired until the non-absorbed suture is removed. After 9 days, the wound should be healing well already, if not completely healed. You should go back to your surgeon to have it checked.
Good luck.
The tiny red lump could be a stitch granuloma that can result secondary to the fibrosis around the suture that was not completely absorbed (in case an absorbable suture was used during the lumpectomy). With this, wound healing will be impaired until the non-absorbed suture is removed. After 9 days, the wound should be healing well already, if not completely healed. You should go back to your surgeon to have it checked.
Good luck.
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