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What Could Small Hard Lump Above Knee Cap Indicate?

I fell on me knee last saturday quite hard, it swelled up and i've got a graze/cut on it as well. i noticed yesterday there is a small, hard, cartalidge like lump just above my knee cap on the left. i basically just want to know what this could be and whether or not i should get it checked it out?
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. The immediate swelling could have been due to a hematoma (collection of blood) , but the later development of hard lump within a short duration would prompt me to go for a plain x ray of the knee to rule out any fracture, specially if you had pain or limitation of movement. Further management would depend on the reports and a clinical examination of your knee with other special investigations if need be. Till then, I would advise you not to strain your knee much and would prescribe you with an anti inflammatory and a proton pump inhibitor drug for a symptomatic relief.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.



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What Could Small Hard Lump Above Knee Cap Indicate?

Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. The immediate swelling could have been due to a hematoma (collection of blood) , but the later development of hard lump within a short duration would prompt me to go for a plain x ray of the knee to rule out any fracture, specially if you had pain or limitation of movement. Further management would depend on the reports and a clinical examination of your knee with other special investigations if need be. Till then, I would advise you not to strain your knee much and would prescribe you with an anti inflammatory and a proton pump inhibitor drug for a symptomatic relief. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.