neuroma

[victor_24_ct]

hello. in august 2008 on my forearm began to grow a small tumor. it reached 1.5 cm diameter in 2 months and it was round and painless. i went to a dermatologist that said it seems to be a benign tumor and he operated me immediately. the extracted tissue was taken in anatomo-pathology lab an the result was "neuroma; specific for the place it was found" . the doctor said the diagnostic is a lil bit strange, but to be relax, because he cleaned very well the tissue. i want to mention that 1 - 2 months before the tumor appeared, i give blood for analises from the same forearm, and the nurse had to ***** me a few times because my artera was deep and she couldnt found it. i read on the net that it is possible to appear a neuroma from catheter insertion. now, after 7 months, the place is ok, the tumor didnt grow again, though the scar is still a lil red. i want to know if this is an unusual situation (neuroma from venous punction) and if i have to worry for any type of malignisation or something....

[Dr Rajgopal]

Hi,
Neuromas are encapsulated tangled abnormal masses of nerve fibres. These can transmit spontaneous impulses that are perceived as chronic pain. They develop in some individuals after nerve injury . Since you have had a needle puncture a number of times hence it caused  the Neuroma .  Neuromas are benign growths and there are no chances of turning malignant .  Hope this helps you . Take care and regards !

[victor_24_ct]

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