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What Does Swollen Lump On The Knee Indicate?

on my right knee i have swelling on the outside of the knee. there is little to no pain and it hase not went away for months now. some days it will swell quite big do to working to much but dose reduce when rested. but has not gone completely away. when i press on the bump its sorta hard but is not like bone.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
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Hello,

It could be due to conditions like knee joint effusion or popliteal bursa.

Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan for further assessment.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Does Swollen Lump On The Knee Indicate?

Hello, It could be due to conditions like knee joint effusion or popliteal bursa. Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician