Hi I saw my doctor about a lump on my ankle I had an ultra sound and he then told me it is just a fatty deposit, does this sound right and is there anything I can do to get rid of it?
Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. You have mentioned that you have lump o your ankle and Doctor saw that, did Ultrasound and you have been told that its Fatty deposit ... Fatty deposits are known as Lipoma, and they are benign conditions, so you need not worry about those. If its giving discomfort, or you have some issue due it's regarding cosmetic then you can consult your physician for its removal which is via surgical procedures. Other conditions which cause lumps on Ankles includeTraumainfectionScar tissueBursitisCystsAbscessetcMost of such Lumps are treated via Surgical excision except few cases where Antibiotics and other