PATIENT GUIDE · LAHORE
Find out what the lump is before deciding on removal.
Many skin and soft-tissue lumps are benign. A new, growing, painful or unexplained lump should be examined rather than diagnosed from its appearance alone.
Consultations with Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood, MBBS, FCPS
General, Laparoscopic & Laser Surgeon
جسم کی گلٹی، چربی کی رسولی یا سسٹ: پہلے تشخیص کروائیں۔ ہر گلٹی کو نکالنا ضروری نہیں، لیکن بڑھتی ہوئی یا غیر واضح گلٹی کا معائنہ اہم ہے۔
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Symptoms · Treatment options · Recovery & follow-up · Common questions · Clinic & appointments
When to seek urgent medical care
A rapidly enlarging lump needs prompt assessment. Spreading redness with fever or severe illness needs urgent care. Any breast lump requires a dedicated breast assessment.
If severely unwell, go to the nearest emergency department. Do not wait for a routine appointment or a WhatsApp reply.
Symptoms & reasons to seek assessment
Common causes include lipomas, epidermoid cysts, ganglion cysts and enlarged lymph nodes. Examination guides whether tests or removal are appropriate.
- A new or enlarging lump under the skin.
- Pain, redness, discharge or repeated inflammation.
- A hard, fixed, deep or recurrent swelling.
What happens at your consultation?
Assessment considers size, depth, growth and location. Ultrasound or planned tissue sampling may be needed; a suspicious lump should not undergo unplanned removal.
Bring relevant reports and scans, previous treatment details, and a list of medicines and allergies. Examination and tests are selected for your situation; not every patient needs every test.
Understanding the treatment options
Reassuring findings
A confirmed benign lump may be observed if it causes no problems.
Inflamed or infected lesions
Infection or an abscess may need treatment before any definitive removal.
Selected removal
Symptomatic or uncertain lesions may need a planned procedure and appropriate pathology examination.
Recovery, risks & follow-up
A small superficial procedure may use local anaesthesia, but larger or deeper lesions need a different plan. Discuss scars, infection, nerve injury, recurrence and when pathology results will be reviewed.
Your consulting surgeon
Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood
MBBS, FCPS (Surgery)
General, Laparoscopic & Laser Surgeon
Consultations at Hameed Latif Hospital and Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore. Discuss your findings, treatment choices and the need for any further specialist referral.
Common patient questions
Can I squeeze a cyst?
No. This can worsen inflammation or spread infection.
Does a soft lump always mean lipoma?
No. An examination is needed; scans or sampling may be advised if uncertain.
How much will assessment or treatment cost?
Costs depend on the required tests, procedure, hospital and expected stay. Ask for an itemised estimate after assessment. A fixed price cannot be confirmed without reviewing your case.
Is my appointment confirmed when I send a message?
No. A call or message requests an appointment. The clinic will confirm the location, date and time.
Request a consultation
Call 0300 4130159 or send an appointment request on WhatsApp. State your name, preferred clinic and suitable day.
Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Please confirm availability before travelling. An appointment is confirmed only after the clinic responds. These contact routes are for routine appointments, not emergency care.
Further information
Lumps and Bumps Treatment Lahore — further information
Medical information sources: NHS: lumps; NHS: skin cysts; NHS: lipoma.
Updated 9 November 2026. This information is for general education. Diagnosis and treatment require an individual clinical assessment.