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What Could Be The Reddish Brown Lumps On Ankles Which Are Increasing In Size?

hi over the past 6 weeks or so i have noticed the growth of several slightly redish brown lumps growing on my ankles at first there was only 1 on my right ankle bone and it grew bigger now the size of a dime and three more developed on same ankle close together and i have since realised there is now on on my other ankle ? would you have any idea what this may be? they seem to be growing slowly but they are getting bigger? thanks
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Well without clinical evaluation it is difficult to diagnose. Slowly growing swellenlig seems to be benign in nature. It could be composed of connective tissue or underline bone.
I suggest you to get evaluated by orthopaedician.
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What Could Be The Reddish Brown Lumps On Ankles Which Are Increasing In Size?

Hi, Well without clinical evaluation it is difficult to diagnose. Slowly growing swellenlig seems to be benign in nature. It could be composed of connective tissue or underline bone. I suggest you to get evaluated by orthopaedician.