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Is There Any Danger Of A Bursa Like This To Turn Into Cancer Or Anything ?

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Posted on Tue, 26 Nov 2024
Question: hello Doctor. I have had this bursitis for 5 years. It has always been the same size and never have had any pain in it. Never got red or warm and haven't bother me other than it doesn't look pretty. I do a lot of sports without any problems. My General practitioner just told me to let it alone and wait. Now I don't wanna wait, so I have asked for a scan of this which will be done in 1 month.

I'm usually scared of anything medically, so don't make me more scared.
But I just wanna know, is there any danger of a bursa like this to turn into cancer or anything ?
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (12 hours later)
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Hi there

Thanks for the query

I have read your query, had a look at the attached images and understood your question.

Usually bursitis takes a bit longer time to show up this way. In your case you were doing some running and then you noticed it the next day.

I would not be worried if it were a bursitis as it would not cause any problems unless it gets infected. Cancer is extremely rare in a bursitis.

I would wait for the scan to find out what exactly it is before making any decisions.

In the meanwhile do avoid any strenuous knee bending activity which can make it worse and keep your leg elevated if it’s getting painful.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow-up queries.

Thank you

Aashish Raghu
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Is There Any Danger Of A Bursa Like This To Turn Into Cancer Or Anything ?

Brief Answer: Answer Detailed Answer: Hi there Thanks for the query I have read your query, had a look at the attached images and understood your question. Usually bursitis takes a bit longer time to show up this way. In your case you were doing some running and then you noticed it the next day. I would not be worried if it were a bursitis as it would not cause any problems unless it gets infected. Cancer is extremely rare in a bursitis. I would wait for the scan to find out what exactly it is before making any decisions. In the meanwhile do avoid any strenuous knee bending activity which can make it worse and keep your leg elevated if it’s getting painful. I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow-up queries. Thank you Aashish Raghu