Hi, I am 34 yr old male in good health. I just recently noticed a lump in my forearm (underside) halfway between the elbow and wrist. It is not on the skin but below. It is a firm lump that does not move, is not painful though slightly tender at times. Seems to have gotten a bit larger over the past day (about the size of a pinto bean). Should I watch it over the next few days or should it be looked at sooner?
HI, Good Evening. Thanks for your query. I studied the query in-depth. I understand your concerns. I need to have more info-which I can get after clinical exam only. With whatever facts told in your query, I would try to give most probable causes to help you to reduce your worry. I would advise Excision Biopsy which would fix the diagnosis.-By your description, its mostly of subcutaneous lump, and you should relax on that positive ground.-Mostly in my opinion that lump is -Lipoma/ fibromyoma-as lump is painless.-Excision Biopsy-would fix the differentiation of the causes of the forearm lump and would treat them as well.-You need not worry of the outcome as both these tumors are benign. Littlle variation in size should not worry you, unless its painful and with regional node enlargement.-Hope this would help to regain the lost-health fast.-Wishing you early recovery and good health.