I've had this for about a year now but just noticed it has grown a bit... I can move it around a little but it always stays on the top of my foot (under the skin). It does cause pain a little while wearing shoes and or touching it sometimes. I have soonercare and I'd like to remove it if possible. Is this anything serious? Any advice would be so much appreciated!
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The main thing to consider is what type of lesion it is. The only major danger is if the lesion is associated with a blood vessel or nerve, as damage can be done to these structures if it is removed. Your surgeon should be able to make an appropriate evaluation of the issue and assist you in its removal.
Many different types of soft tissue masses can appear on the foot and ankle. A ganglion cyst is one common possibility and is basically a herniation of a tendon sheath. Sometimes, extracting the fluid from the mass after having the area numbed with a local anesthetic can help diagnose and resolve a ganglion cyst. Many other types of soft tissue masses are also possible. The fact that the mass is movable is encouraging that it is benign and can be readily removed. For a more formal diagnosis and treatment plan, see a local podiatrist.
My other colleagues have provided good advice. See your local podiatrist for evaluation and treatment which may include aspiration/steroid injection. Diagnostic options, including ultrasound and MRI are a possibility. Surgery should only be considered if conservative measures fail.
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