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Suggest Treatment For Movable Lump On Kneecap

I noticed when i got out of the shower some tightness in my right knee, when i sat down and felt the knee i noticed a lump that moves on the inside front next to the knee cap. this has never been there before, it does not hurt, but does feel very strange
Tue, 30 Dec 2014
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That may be just fat lump/lipoma or fibroma. As long as its not painful, red or increasing rapidly or painful joint movements, it can be observed safely. If any of the above surgical excision of the lump can be done. But at least once you should show it to your surgeon.
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Suggest Treatment For Movable Lump On Kneecap

Hi Welcome to hcm That may be just fat lump/lipoma or fibroma. As long as its not painful, red or increasing rapidly or painful joint movements, it can be observed safely. If any of the above surgical excision of the lump can be done. But at least once you should show it to your surgeon. Regards.