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What Causes Hard Lump Near Knee Cap?

On my left leg, a little bit above and to the left side of my knee cap is a large hard sphere. It causes no pain and is most prominent when my leg is half bent and half straight. I have had it for a very long time and always forget to ask my doctor what it is.
Mon, 12 Oct 2015
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HI,Dear,Welcome to HCM.
Based on the facts and data of your query,You seems to have Chronic painless synovial thicknening.Other cause could be-suprapatellar bursa.
Hope this reply would help you to resolve your sever anxiety.
Welcome for any further query in this regard.
Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM.

Good Day!!

Dr.Savaskar,
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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What Causes Hard Lump Near Knee Cap?

HI,Dear,Welcome to HCM. Based on the facts and data of your query,You seems to have Chronic painless synovial thicknening.Other cause could be-suprapatellar bursa. Hope this reply would help you to resolve your sever anxiety. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM. Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar, Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS