PLEASE HELP ME!! Question about tumor/cyst and biopsy results!?

Question

I had a tumor/cyst removed last Thursday from my elbow. It was the size of a small grape, hard, and dark pink. It was not painful. I discovered it the previous Friday. It was completely removed and I am awaiting biopsy results. Does anyone have any input on what it might be? Also, how long does it usually take biopsy results to come back? Do they call you? Do you have to see a doctor to get results?? Do Pathologists work on weekends? Thank you in advance for your help!!

Answer 1

i wouldn't worry about a cyst on the elbow,it is hardly likely to be malignant,probably a sebaceous cyst,i would call the doctors receptionist in about 10 days if you havent heard from anyone,

Answer 2

It could be many things, benign tumor, baker's cyst to name a few. Since you didn't have it very long, try not to worry. The elbow is a very common place for cysts same thing with knees. They will call you with the results and results usually take about a week to 10 days. If you don't hear from them by Friday, give them a jingle before the weekend, it might with the holiday though the results might not come in until the following Monday.

Answer 3

I would think that if it was pink it had a good blood supply and most cancerous tumors are black or dark red. My suggestion would be to call the doctors office and ask them if they had the results and be sure to tell them you are a little anxious, they might be able to tell you something. No pathologists do not work weekends unless it is an emergency.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

The only one who should give you your results is the surgeon who biopsied the lesion unless specific arrangements were made for somebody at the lab to give you the results.

Pathologists do work call and weekends but routine lab studies usually take 3 days to a week to ten days to return, but sometimes longer.

The history you relate is indicative of prompt attention which will minimize any sequela.

Don't rely on guessing what it is. You need a real answer which will come soon.

Normally the physician's office will call you, but it's okay to call them if the waiting becomes protracted.

Answer 6

That sounds like a cyst to me, if it was previously discovered only on friday.