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What To Do For Lump Below The Knee?
hi i have a hard lump,(feels like bone) about half a golf ball in size just below left hand side of my knee, left leg, i have felt it start to take shape 12 months ago, but resently it has become much larger, as well now gives me some pain..
any ideas?? 33 year old male
any ideas?? 33 year old male
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Mon, 18 May 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have some hematoma formation followed by calcification or new bone formation. You should go for x ray knee to know exact location and plan of that mass. Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have some hematoma formation followed by calcification or new bone formation. You should go for x ray knee to know exact location and plan of that mass. Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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