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What Is The Small Lump Under My Knee Cap?
Hi there I just noticed this strange small lump under the skin on my knee cap, I can move it around but it seems to be attached to something because I can t move it off my knee cap. You can t visibly see it but if you feel around you will find it. It just popped up today, what is it? Thanks.
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
The lump below your knee cap is likely to be related to a tendon swelling or an inflammation of the bursae around the knee. This is usually related to the inflammation around the tendon or its sheath causing the pain.
The large swelling at the back of your knee could be related to a knee effusion or a soft tissue swelling like lipoma. Do a hot fomentation in the area to decrease the inflammation.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
The lump below your knee cap is likely to be related to a tendon swelling or an inflammation of the bursae around the knee. This is usually related to the inflammation around the tendon or its sheath causing the pain.
The large swelling at the back of your knee could be related to a knee effusion or a soft tissue swelling like lipoma. Do a hot fomentation in the area to decrease the inflammation.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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