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What Causes A Lump On The Calf Muscle?

I have found a lump on my calf muscle. It seems to have shown up overnight. There is not any pain involved and it becomes more pronounced when I stand or flex the muscle. I have scheduled an appointment with my doctor for tomorrow. Should I be concerned/
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!
If I were your treating Doctor for this case of calf swelling, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1.     varicose vein or thrombosed vein
2.     bursa or Baker's cyst or ganglion or parasitic cyst
3.     The last possibility is of some benign tumor / tumor like condition

Overall, there is nothing to worry but USG/Doppler is helpful!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes A Lump On The Calf Muscle?

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of calf swelling, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. varicose vein or thrombosed vein 2. bursa or Baker s cyst or ganglion or parasitic cyst 3. The last possibility is of some benign tumor / tumor like condition Overall, there is nothing to worry but USG/Doppler is helpful! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.