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What Causes Lumps/bumps Between Knee & Ankles?

What are possible causes for multiple lumps/bumps that are under the skin and between the knee and ankle? There is no irritation or swelling, no protruding out of the skin, only sore when pressure is applied, x-rays did not show anything attached to the bone and MRI was inconclusive. Orthopedic stated it was not related to shin splints or shin splint lumps. What are my next steps? Who should I take my 19 year old daughter to for a diagnosis? Thank you in advance for any help that you can provide.
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of leg lumps, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:
1.     multiple folliculitis or infection of the hair bases

2.     The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these!

3.     The last possibility is of dilated veins!

I suggest you to go to some general surgeon and for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lumps for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

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 her good health.
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What Causes Lumps/bumps Between Knee & Ankles?

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of leg lumps, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. multiple folliculitis or infection of the hair bases 2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these! 3. The last possibility is of dilated veins! I suggest you to go to some general surgeon and for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lumps for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! 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 her good health.