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What Does A Lump Behind The Right Leg Indicate?

Hi From the calf down, the back my right leg is lumpy and is very thick around the heel and ankle. My left leg is alright. Please could you tell me what is the cause, and possible treatment? Daily Medication - 75mg Aspirin 40mg Lipitor I have Familiail Hypercholesterolaemia, and had a heart valve replacement 10yrs ago. Height 5 5 Weight almost 9stone 82yrs but people say I look 65. Thanks. Ellen
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
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Hi,

This may indicate Bakers cyst. I may suggest since it has grown in size despite management, it may be excised from popliteal region with posterior approach, you may consult an orthopedic surgeon if he agrees to this.

Alternative is to drain by aspiration and filling with sclerosing fluid and cortisone, but often cyst is in deep connection to inner side of knee where some fluid filled sac is buried and unreachable, so some prefer open excision for total cure.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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What Does A Lump Behind The Right Leg Indicate?

Hi, This may indicate Bakers cyst. I may suggest since it has grown in size despite management, it may be excised from popliteal region with posterior approach, you may consult an orthopedic surgeon if he agrees to this. Alternative is to drain by aspiration and filling with sclerosing fluid and cortisone, but often cyst is in deep connection to inner side of knee where some fluid filled sac is buried and unreachable, so some prefer open excision for total cure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon