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What Causes Tender Lump On The Knee?
l have a tender lump on side of knee pain shooting through my kneecap with stinging sensation also keeps me awake at night feeling hot above into my femur too . though an X ray shows no bones out of place in my knee joint. THANKING YOU in anticipation Miss J Cook
Sat, 17 Jan 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
You may have some doft tissue tumor or some cystic lesion. It may be connected with joint space or outside. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of lump to know the cause. You can go for MRI to know exact location and extent.
Go for investigation. Confirm the diagnosis and 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 doft tissue tumor or some cystic lesion. It may be connected with joint space or outside. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of lump to know the cause. You can go for MRI to know exact location and extent.
Go for investigation. Confirm the diagnosis and 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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