Question: I have a hard mass right where the gastrocnemius joins whatever tendon it connects to on the lower part. i also feel a little nodule or two down further on the tendon / ligament -- I'm heading in to my sports ortho friday for an exam and possible MRI/images...any other info you can provide? Naturally, I'm concerned with this situation -- lumps and masses can be scary, but I'm curious to know if this sounds common, or not common and what are the possible things this might be -- I've done some internet searching (NIH, WebMD, etc) and found some things like cysts, benign tumors, malignant tumors, etc -- I'm wondering what the likelihood is for these various outcomes. I tend to be fairly aware of my body and it's mechanics since I'm a very active athlete. I don't recall having any injury to this area of my calf, but I could have in th years of running, cycling, etc that I've done. Could this be scar tissue, etc? The only reason I've detected this is because I was getting some sensations (a little weakness, tightness when running off that leg) that I've not had in the past. My GP didn't see or feel anything, but he didn't do a deep exam -- just tested my nerve and pulse at the base of my legs for symmetry. There is definitely something there at that muscle attachment, but I can't tell if it's the muscle or the tendon since it's right at the connection. Anyway, more data for your consideration -- THANKS!

Ok thanks. Would this condition present itself as a hard mass? This thing feels pretty sturdy -- does that make sense with this diagnosis? I'm still getting examined, just curious -- thanks! I looked up retrocalcaneal bursitis. That looks like it's associated lower on the leg. This mass is more in the middle of my lower leg right where the gastroc attaches at the tendon....does that make sense?