Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Sebaceous cyst
…freely movable lumps beneath the skin. Occasionally, however, a cyst will become inflamed and tender. Symptoms The main symptom is usually a small, non-painful lump beneath the skin. However, if it becomes infected, you may have redness, tenderness, or increased temperature of the skin over the area.…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Carbuncle
…is a swollen lump or mass under the skin. It may be the size of a pea or as large as a golf ball. The carbuncle may be red and irritated and might hurt when you touch it. It may also: * Grow very fast * Have a white or yellow center (pustule) * Weep, ooze, or crust * Spread to other skin areas Sometimes… related searches:back neck lump | swollen neck
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Skin lumps
…In general, when a lump or swelling appears suddenly (over 24 - 48 hours) and is painful, it is usually caused by an injury or an infection. If the lump comes on slowly over several days or weeks and does not hurt, it may be a tumor. Causes * Lipomas, fatty lumpsunder the skin * Enlarged lymph glands… related searches:hard neck lump | armpit lump
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Neck lump
…under the jaw may result from infection or malignancy. Lumps in the muscles of the neck -- almost always in the front of the neck -- result from injury or torticollis. Lumps in the skin or just below the skin are often caused by cysts, including sebaceous cysts. The thyroid gland may also produce a lump,… related searches:swollen neck lymph nodes | hard neck lump | swollen neck
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Armpit lump
…Alternative Names Lump in the armpit; Localized lymphadenopathy - armpit; Axillary lymphadenopathy; Axillary lymphs enlarged; Lymph nodes enlarged-axillary; Axillary abscess Considerations Lumps in the armpit have various causes. Cysts and infections on the surface of the skin of the armpit may be caused… related searches:armpit lump | spleen cysts | shingles chest
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Pulmonary embolus
…Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: * Wheezing * Clammy skin * Bluish skin discoloration * Nasal flaring * Pelvis pain * Leg pain in one or both legs * Swelling in the legs (lower extremities) * Lump associated with a vein near the surface of the body (superficial vein), may be…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Melanoma
…is most common in sun-damaged skin on the face, neck, and arms. The abnormal skin areas are usually large, flat, and tan with intermixed areas of brown. * Acral lentiginous melanoma is the least common form of melanoma. It usually occurs on the palms, soles, or under the nails and is more common in… related searches:back neck lump
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Histoplasmosis
…include coughing up blood (hemoptysis) * Disseminated histoplasmosis: * Fevers * Headache * Neck stiffness * Skin lesions * Mouth sores * Other histoplasma symptoms: * Joint pain * Skin nodules (lumps) * Rashes Exams and Tests The diagnosis of histoplasmosis depends on the suspected location of infection… related searches:skin rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Causes of breast lumps
…lumps Most breast lumps are benign, as in fibroadenoma, a condition that affects mostly women under age 30. Fibrocystic breast disease is present in over 60% of all women. The cysts in FBD change in size with the menstrual cycle, whereas a lump from fibroadenoma does not. While most breast lumps are…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Breast lump
…lump Definition A breast lump is a swelling, protuberance, or lump in the breast. Alternative Names Breast mass Considerations Normal breast tissue is present in both males and females of all ages. This tissue responds to hormonal changes and, therefore, certain lumps can come and go. Breast lumps…
