Hello I have just recentntly noticed a small lump near my hip/hip flexor area, on the right Rip side only. There is no pain unless I press down directly or slightly around the area of the lump. I am an active high schooler now partaking in wrestling and running, wondering what this could be if an injury of some sort, going to talk to my high scho trainer Saturday when my next practice is. Any input would help! Thanks!
Hi! Thanks for writing to us and giving me this opportunity to discuss the small nodules/lumps near hip area! Well, I guess I'm your physician, and you presented this problem to me!  My first reflex would be to examine it; size, shape, overlying skin, distance from the skin/depth, consistency, tenderness, color, relation with vessels, muscles etc. and relation to coughing...Therefore, I must think of so many things, but all are benign or inflammatory so not to worry at all! Yes, it could be a small hernia, sebaceous cyst, neurofibroma, lipoma or even a hematoma or blister! A quick needle biopsy is accurate to diagnose them! Try it, and please discuss if necessary with a surgeon for possible cure!all the best and regards, regards,