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What Does A Lump Inside The Calf Indicate?

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Posted on Sat, 2 Aug 2014
Question: My son is extremely athletic (17 years old) As he was laying on the couch we notice a hard lump on inside of his calf. Less than an inch and almost perfect in diameter to the touch. There is no pain and he never noticed or felt it, Should it be a concern
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I want to know little detail about this lump?

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
I understand your concern and I will try my best to help you. Most probably it is a lymph node which can be present there normally also. But to confirm the diagnosis I would like to know little more detail from you.
1. Is it adhere to bone or freely movable?
2. Does this hurt when you press it?
3. Is there any similar swelling in other calf, groin or axilla?
Please send me answers of these questions.
Thanks.
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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma

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What Does A Lump Inside The Calf Indicate?

Brief Answer: I want to know little detail about this lump? Detailed Answer: Hello sir, I understand your concern and I will try my best to help you. Most probably it is a lymph node which can be present there normally also. But to confirm the diagnosis I would like to know little more detail from you. 1. Is it adhere to bone or freely movable? 2. Does this hurt when you press it? 3. Is there any similar swelling in other calf, groin or axilla? Please send me answers of these questions. Thanks.