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I had a pea-sized bump appear overnight on the top of my knee cap. It hurts a little, particularly when touched or moved. It moves with my joints when I move my knee and I can move it around superficially some when my knee is straightened as well. I m a 24 year old female (currently working 13 hour shifts as an RN). Should I be concerned that it s something serious?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query.
Well, without a clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of the lump. Possibilities that may need to be considered include enlarged bursa, lipomas, cysts, growths from underlying connective tissue etc. I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the X-ray of the area affected and FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) of lump under his/her guidance
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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What Causes Lump On The Knee?
Hello, Thanks for your query. Well, without a clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of the lump. Possibilities that may need to be considered include enlarged bursa, lipomas, cysts, growths from underlying connective tissue etc. I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the X-ray of the area affected and FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) of lump under his/her guidance I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care