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What Causes Lump On The Back Of Lower Leg?

I have a small pea-size lump on the back of my lower leg that comes and goes. Often I can t even feel it, but sometimes it appears, and when it does, it cause a burning, painful sensation in my lower leg. Then it goes away, especially if I walk around or elevate the leg for 15 minutes or so. What could this be? I am a 64 year old female in good health with no illnesses or issues.
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!

If I were your treating Doctor for this case of back of leg lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1. a varicose vein or vascular herniation
2. a lipoma or benign fatty tumor or neurofibroma
3. The second possibility is of a benign cyst like bursa or ganglion cyst
     
Overall, it is benign and not to worry about this but you could go for USG/Doppler test for confirmation if still worried!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Lump On The Back Of Lower Leg?

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of back of leg lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. a varicose vein or vascular herniation 2. a lipoma or benign fatty tumor or neurofibroma 3. The second possibility is of a benign cyst like bursa or ganglion cyst Overall, it is benign and not to worry about this but you could go for USG/Doppler test for confirmation if still worried! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.