Suggest Treatment For Small Hard Lump On Knee Cap

Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2015

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Mon, 23 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : Last year I noticed a small hard lump on my kneecap. It doesn't hurt or move. It has progressed to several and now my kneecap looks/feels deformed. What could this be?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is possibility of prepatellar bursa leading to knee swelling.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I have studied your case.
There is possibility of prepatellar bursa leading to knee swelling.

MRI or ultrasound knee will help in diagnosis.

If bursa is painful surgical excision is treatment.
If you want temporary relief intrabursal injection can be given which will give long term pain relief.
There may be recurrence of pain after injection.
Consult your doctor for investigation and treatment.

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Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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