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What Could A Fluid-filling Indentation (on Running/lifting) On Lower Leg Indicate?

Hi, on the outside of my left leg, mid way between calf and foot i have an indentation that i can press my finger into slightly. It does not hurt but fills with fluid and bubbles up when i run or lift. It is approx 1" in diameter. It seems to be muscular, not just below the skin...any help or advice is much appreciated.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns:

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would come up with two possibilities, these include:

first possibility :Bursal sac between muscle and bone
second possibility :Intramuscular cyst inside calf muscle.

Ultrasound could help you in diagnosis, both possibilities could be treated conservatively if not tendre using anti-inflammatory, NSAID and limb elevation.
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What Could A Fluid-filling Indentation (on Running/lifting) On Lower Leg Indicate?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns: Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would come up with two possibilities, these include: first possibility :Bursal sac between muscle and bone second possibility :Intramuscular cyst inside calf muscle. Ultrasound could help you in diagnosis, both possibilities could be treated conservatively if not tendre using anti-inflammatory, NSAID and limb elevation.