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NoduleAka: Subcutaneous Nodule

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  1. See Also
    1. Nodular Lymphangitis
  2. Description
    1. Palpable, solid round or oval lesion
    2. Usually exceeds 1 cm diameter
    3. Greater depth than a Papule
      1. Extends to Dermis or subcutaneous tissue
  3. Precautions
    1. Biopsy persistent, nontender dermal nodules
  4. Causes: Subcutaneous Nodule
    1. Common
      1. Sebaceous Cyst
      2. Lipoma
      3. Warts
      4. Dermatofibroma
    2. Uncommon
      1. Rheumatoid Nodule
      2. Gouty Tophi
      3. Nodular Lymphangitis
      4. Lymphoma
      5. Erythema Nodosum
      6. Polyarteritis Nodosum
      7. Nodular Vasculitis
      8. Neurofibromatosis

Nodule (C0028259)

Definition (NCI)(NOD-yool) A growth or lump that may be cancerous or noncancerous.
Definition (NCI)A small lump, swelling or collection of tissue.
ConceptsAcquired Abnormality (T020)
EnglishNodule, Nodules
Spanishnodulo
Parent ConceptsOther Finding (C1335151), Mass of body structure (C0577559)
SourcesAOD, COSTAR, MTH, NCI, OMIM, SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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