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What Causes Lump In The Left Of Right Knee Cap?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Jul 2014
Question: A Lump the size of a walnut has appeared under the skin to the left of my right knee cap when looking down on it. no pain, hard to the touch and does not move very prominent when knee is bent but again no pain at all, only notice it today when drying my legs after a shower and bent my leg and there it was
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Monitor again!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I have taken a look at this image and the information you have provided. The most likely cause of a lump at this region could be a synovial cyst. Like you mentioned, it is no emergency and needs no immediate medical attention. I will recommend that you monitor this for the period leading to your next regular appointment and report to your doctor for examination and further investigations if need be. There is no need for a special appointment to address this unless symptoms of pains and or difficulties moving set in. Also, should there be a rapid increase in size, seek medical consultation.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and please feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

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What Causes Lump In The Left Of Right Knee Cap?

Brief Answer: Monitor again! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I have taken a look at this image and the information you have provided. The most likely cause of a lump at this region could be a synovial cyst. Like you mentioned, it is no emergency and needs no immediate medical attention. I will recommend that you monitor this for the period leading to your next regular appointment and report to your doctor for examination and further investigations if need be. There is no need for a special appointment to address this unless symptoms of pains and or difficulties moving set in. Also, should there be a rapid increase in size, seek medical consultation. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and please feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.