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Hard Lump On Knee Causing Swelling

i have a very hard lump on the side of my knee i m 20 years old ive had it for the last 6 or 7 years its like a bone , any time i play soccer now its causes a lot of swelling and i have not got a clue what it is.. any ideas??
Fri, 29 Apr 2011
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hi
it may be extra bone or cartilage
i think u do X ray and consult orthopedic
it can be remove by operation
dont hurt it too much
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Hard Lump On Knee Causing Swelling

hi it may be extra bone or cartilage i think u do X ray and consult orthopedic it can be remove by operation dont hurt it too much