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What Causes Lump Under Incisions On Right Knee?

I had arthroscopy on my right knee almost 3 weeks ago due to torn meniscus. Within a week after the the surgery, I noticed a lump about the size of a walnut under one of the incisions. It doesn t move, is fairly firm, but I can depress it a bit with my finger. There is no pain associated with it. Should I have it checked out, or is it normal?
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Such lump close to incision is most likely a blood collection (hematoma). If such collection is large enough, wont go away by itself. That is why I suggest you to consult orthopedist. Ultrasound should be done and hematoma drained.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Causes Lump Under Incisions On Right Knee?

Hello! Thank you for the query. Such lump close to incision is most likely a blood collection (hematoma). If such collection is large enough, wont go away by itself. That is why I suggest you to consult orthopedist. Ultrasound should be done and hematoma drained. Hope this will help. Regards.