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What Causes A Lump Below The Knee?

hello my name is andy
i'm 46 year old and have found just below my left knee a very hard lump the size of a wallnut.It does not give me any pain.I found the lump a week ago after i knocked my knee against a table which then gave me pain
Any ideas on what it could be
Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
It can be a collection of blood, to confirm the diagnosis, I would suggest you to take a ultrasound examination of the knee . Till that time you can take drugs for pain relief if you feel any.
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What Causes A Lump Below The Knee?

It can be a collection of blood, to confirm the diagnosis, I would suggest you to take a ultrasound examination of the knee . Till that time you can take drugs for pain relief if you feel any.