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What Could Have Caused Big Lump On Back Of Leg Which Pains On Pressing?

Last week I noticed a lump in the back of my leg, just below my knee. I don t know what caused it. It is not bruised. It s approximately the size of a golf ball, firm, and hurts when I press on it. Sometimes my calf and even foot feels tight. I do water aerobics 3 times a week, but I don t recall a sudden pain. I am 53 year old breast cancer survivor, so of course I m wondering how concerned I should be ...
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Hi,Dear ,Thanks for the query to My HCM clinic.
I studied your query and understood your concerns.
In my opinion-you suffer from-Popliteal cyst or /?Morant Bakers Cyst of the Knee.

-Its due to the arthritis of the knee with cystic swelling throught the defect defect in the Popliteal fascia of the Knee joint capsule.
-You need to consult a ER Orthopaedic-Surgeon who would Repair MB cyst or popliteal cyst.
Hope this would resolve the issue and would help you to plan treatment.
Wellcome for further queries in this regard.
Good Night.
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What Could Have Caused Big Lump On Back Of Leg Which Pains On Pressing?

Hi,Dear ,Thanks for the query to My HCM clinic. I studied your query and understood your concerns. In my opinion-you suffer from-Popliteal cyst or /?Morant Bakers Cyst of the Knee. -Its due to the arthritis of the knee with cystic swelling throught the defect defect in the Popliteal fascia of the Knee joint capsule. -You need to consult a ER Orthopaedic-Surgeon who would Repair MB cyst or popliteal cyst. Hope this would resolve the issue and would help you to plan treatment. Wellcome for further queries in this regard. Good Night.