Deep vein thrombosis in thigh?

Is it possible to get DVT in the thigh rather than the calf?
I have a strange lump at the top of my thigh. It is hard and tender. At first I thought it could be a spider bite, but I'm thinking it can't be and might be DVT (now that I've looked that up ).
I haven't flown recently and not on any medications.
I am overweight but I do get some exercise.
Thanks.

Thank you both for replying.

It is possible to get a DVT in the thigh.

What you are describing does not actually sound like a DVT, but if you are very worried you should get your doctor to check it out. Clinical detection of DVT's is very poor and so either a blood test (to detect the amount of clot you have) or an ultrasound is often the best way to exclude a DVT

A strange lump on your thigh, could be caused by various things. DVT is not very probable. Could be:
--heamatoma (bleed underneath the skin),
--Inflamation due to insect/spider bite
--arterial aneurism
--Infective Cyst
--Muscle Cancer
--Lymph Tumour

Get checked out by someone that can actually help you, see a doctor.

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