Can a compressible lump that increases in size and is present in the buttocks for years be due to cancer?

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I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern.

You have had irregular painless swelling over your right buttock for the last 18 years. Although the swelling is firm to palpation but compressible on sitting and then regains its original size, this compressibility of the swelling is a very important sign. The HRUS (high-resolution ultrasound) in the attached file (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) of the right gluteal area shows swelling to be a slow-filling venous malformation. It is a benign condition, and it is managed surgically. Although other modalities of treatment like laser manipulations are also available. It is not a malignant condition and hence not cancer. It is a benign condition, although recurrence may occur.

I hope this helps.

Please follow up if you have other questions related to the swelling.

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I read your query and understand your concern.

You are right. The ultrasonography has some limitations as it is a subjective finding, but the most important factor you narrated in clinical history is the compressibility of this swelling, which itself explains the nature of swelling that is venous malformation. Therefore, I suggest you consult a surgeon and go for definitive management of the swelling.

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1. No, not at all.

2. Swelling is compressible upon applying pressure.

3. Swelling regains its original size when pressure is not there.

4. Very long duration of swelling is also in favor of benign swelling. So be assured.

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The limitations of ultrasound go to the extent that it diagnoses cancer tumors as venous malformations. In response to the reply to this, I wrote point number one. This swelling based on clinical and ultrasound is benign in nature.