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What Could Purple, Burning Knot Behind Knee Indicate?

I have a purple knot/bump behind my knee sorta hurts/burns felt like a bug bite when I first noticed it. Is more purple and noticable when I extend my leg. Just in case fyi...I was recently around someone who just found out they have mrsa but the bump I have isn t infected looking
Wed, 30 Jan 2019
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Hello,

It could be bursitis or hematoma. Consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. If there is diagnostic confusion, an MRI scan is required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Could Purple, Burning Knot Behind Knee Indicate?

Hello, It could be bursitis or hematoma. Consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. If there is diagnostic confusion, an MRI scan is required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician