Hello,

I have had a large hard lump on the front/top of my thigh and above my knee for quite some time. I have had it for about 10 years or more. Over this time I have seen the GP 3 times. They have all said it is a lipoma but to keep an eye on it in case it grows. I have never been for a scan, so always think how do they know it is a lipoma and nothing more? I am quite anxious so maybe that plays a part.

The lump is around 5cmx5cm (maybe bigger) and doesn't move when I press it. It does move with the musce when I bend my leg though. The muscle can become quite painful sometimes if I have stood up a long time at work or exercised. Do I go to the doctors again? Does anyone else have anything similar? I feel like a bit of an idiot going back for a fourth time if they have told me its a lipoma, but I've never had a scan so how do they know for sure?

Thank you