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Bone & Soft Tissue Tumours

Most lumps and bone swellings are harmless, but a lump that is growing, or bone pain that wakes you at night, should be checked. Early diagnosis gives the best chance of saving the limb.

Growing lump
Night bone pain
Swelling
Fracture with little injury
At a glance
First step
X-ray and MRI
Diagnosis
Biopsy
Most lumps
Harmless (benign)
Main aim
Remove it and save the limb
Overview

What is a bone or soft tissue tumour?

A tumour is an abnormal growth. It can start in bone, or in the muscle, fat and other soft tissues of the arms and legs.

Most are benign (harmless), such as bone cysts, lipomas and osteochondromas. A few are malignant (sarcomas) and need prompt, planned treatment. Scans and a biopsy show exactly what type it is.

Common signs

See a doctor soon if:

Most lumps are harmless, but these signs mean it should be checked without delay.

Treatment

How tumours are treated

Harmless lumps

Most lumps are in this group.

Tumours that need treatment

Planned carefully, with the aim of saving the limb.

Diagnosis

How a tumour is diagnosed

1

Scans

An X-ray and MRI, and sometimes a CT scan.

2

Biopsy

A small, planned sample, ideally taken by the surgeon who will treat you.

3

Blood tests

Where they are needed.

4

Treatment plan

A clear plan, discussed and agreed with you.

Your Journey

What to expect

Every patient’s plan is different, but most follow these stages.

WEEKS 1–2 · TESTS AND DIAGNOSIS
WEEKS 2–4 · TREATMENT PLAN
AFTER SURGERY · RECOVERY AND REHAB
LONG TERM · REGULAR FOLLOW-UP
Common Questions

What patients ask us

Answers to the questions we hear most about lumps and tumours.

No. Most lumps are harmless, but a lump that is growing should always be examined.

In most cases the limb can be saved. Removing the whole limb is rarely needed today.

It is a small, planned procedure, ideally done by the surgeon who will treat the tumour.

Some can, which is why regular follow-up scans are important.

Your Surgeon

Dr. Faheem Mubashir Farooqi

MBBS, MS (Ortho) · Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a Fellowship in Hand & Upper-Limb Surgery. An orthopaedic trauma specialist in Lahore with over 15 years of experience.

PMDC Verified
Gold Medalist, KEMU
15+ years
Bajwa Hospital
356 Kashmir Block, Allama Iqbal Town
Daily 4:00–6:00 PM
Chughtai Medical Center

Shalimar Link Road, Lahore
Mon–Fri 8:30–10:30 PM

Take the first step

Found a lump that is growing?
Get it checked early.

Bring your X-rays or reports. Consultation: Rs. 2,500 at Bajwa Hospital and Rs. 2000 at Chughtai Medical Center, Shalimar Link Road, Lahore.

This page is general guidance, not a substitute for a medical consultation.
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