What's Causing This Rapidly Growing, Golf Ball–Sized Mass?

Mark Davis, MD; Nandita Kakar

November 08, 2021

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Background

A 70-year-old man presents with a history of initial fullness in the left medial epitrochlear region that developed over approximately 2 months into a golf ball–sized mass. The mass is nontender, with no drainage. The overlying skin is normal, and the patient does not recall any trauma. He describes no other symptoms and denies fever, sweats, or weight loss, as well as any loss of muscular function or tingling, burning, or pain sensations of the left arm. The mass causes mild to no discomfort, and the patient is mainly concerned about its rapid progression.

He has a past medical history of familial hypercholesterolemia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with esophagitis, which are managed with atorvastatin and omeprazole, respectively. He has never smoked tobacco or used alcohol or illicit substances. His surgical history includes a hernia repair and a tonsillectomy. He has a family history of heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.

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