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Swelling In Ankle, Peroneal Tendonitis. Concerned About Trip To Europe
Question: I have had a small area of swelling just above inside left ankle. No other swelling, except occasional peroneal tendonitis, usually re right ankle. I am 64, about 150 lbs., 5'3, no other serious health issues I know of. Every time my pulse has been checked in that leg it has been fine. Concerned because of European trip. Painless, no bruising or redness, although I did have some pain in that spot last year. (This is not a new problem)
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A small swelling inside the ankle could be due to-
1. a tendon sheath swelling like ganglion.
2. A bone related benign swelling like osteoma.
3. Neurofibroma.
4. Sebaceous cyst.
5. Lipoma.
6. Epidermoid cyst.
From your description it seems to be a non progressive benign swelling. But a direct clinical examination is needed for exact diagnosis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
A small swelling inside the ankle could be due to-
1. a tendon sheath swelling like ganglion.
2. A bone related benign swelling like osteoma.
3. Neurofibroma.
4. Sebaceous cyst.
5. Lipoma.
6. Epidermoid cyst.
From your description it seems to be a non progressive benign swelling. But a direct clinical examination is needed for exact diagnosis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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