Soft tissue masses are lesions that sit under the skin or disrupt the skin. These lesions can be benign or malignant and require a physical examination to determine apart
Examples of Benign lesions Include
- Lipomas: fatty tissue deposits
- Epidermal inclusion cyst: arises in areas of hair follicles
- Ganglion cysts: arises from joints
- Abscess: progressively enlarging contained infection That requires urgent drainage
- Pilar cyst: typically occurs in the scalp
