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What Causes Dents On The Lower Legs?
My sister has a round dented area on both legs about an inch in diameter, just below the knee where it bends and just above the outside of the calf. She s always had them, and said that they are similar to horse fingerprints. an you tell why and what they are
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
Hello,
Since your sister has had them for a very long time without any change in size, they are likely to be osteochondomas. If you could upload a picture or X-ray, it would be more helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Noble Zachariah, Internal Medicine Specialist
Since your sister has had them for a very long time without any change in size, they are likely to be osteochondomas. If you could upload a picture or X-ray, it would be more helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Noble Zachariah, Internal Medicine Specialist
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