Question 1

i have a lump on the side of my knee. what could it be?

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Simple vs serious: Our bodies always have things that grow and change. Skin, fat, muscle, lymph nodes,  bones, can change shape, get larger, more prominent due to many factors. The vast majority are not cancer but simply unusual growths like fatty tumors, cysts, skin tags, moles, etc.  Most cause no symptoms and can be watched.  If they cause symptoms or change colors, bleed, bruise or hurt, then see your doctor.

Question 2

i have a lump on the side of my knee that swells and subsides regularly. it appears to be a form of ganglion. what can be done? no pain.

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Cyst: Possible ganglion, although most common in wrist.  I would think a synovial cyst more likely.  Your best course of action would be to see an orthopedist.

Question 3

i have a lump on the side of my knee, how do i get rid of this?

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See orthopedist: A lump may represent a mass or a cyst. A bursal sac may also reveal itself as a lump/mass. Fluid in an irritated knee may sometimes be mistaken as a lump around the knee. A hematoma or seroma following trauma may be considerations as well. See orthopedic surgeon.

Question 4

i have a soft lump on the side of my knee, it feels like there's fluid inside but i'm not sure. it's about 1cm but not sure, it isn't big but worried?

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Bursitis ?: Can cause fluid swellings that settle down in a number of areas Do get checked an examination will often help sort out what exactly is going on

Question 5

i have a swollen lump on the side of my right knee. it's clearly visible, and there is a hard bump inside the swollen softer part. not injured knee in any way but have dislocated baby toe on same foot twice in last month, so could be overuse of knee?

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OVERUSE VS CYST?: Sounds like you are active. Seeing a picture would be helpful It could be inflammatory response. Might be helpful to have imaging of the knee given the hard bump to see if it includes the actual joint or if it is cyst.
See if it responds to ice packs and rest.

Question 6

what is the soft lump on the side of  my knee that protrudes when i bend my leg?

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Lump: You may have a cyst. See an orthopedist for evaluation and treatment.

Question 7

i was wondering are lump on the side of the knee cancerous?

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Need to evaluate: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful answer without examining the lump. If there are lumps on both sides, these are likely to be fat.

Question 8

5 month old son has a lump on the side od his knee?

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See a doctor: There can be numerous causes so take the child to the doctor so the lump can be examined and diagnosed

Question 9

hard lump on the side of my left knee about the size of a penny. what could it be?

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Several things: Your doctor needs to feel and palpate the lump to be able to tell you what it is.

Question 10

my right side of my knee does not hurt, but when i press  it on that point it hurts so much. it is like a small lump, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Multiple answers: Multiple possibilities: cartilage tear or injury, cyst, bone spur (less likely if you are 25), bursitis, tendon or ligament injury, neuroma (nerve injury).  This list can be narrowed with more history and an examination. Go see your doctor if it persists.

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I have a lump on the side of my knee, how do i get rid of this?

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I have a soft lump on the side of my knee, it feels like there's fluid inside but i'm not sure. it's about 1cm but not sure, it isn't big but worried?

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I have a swollen lump on the side of my right knee. it's clearly visible, and there is a hard bump inside the swollen softer part. not injured knee in any way but have dislocated baby toe on same foot twice in last month, so could be overuse of knee?

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What is the soft lump on the side of my knee that protrudes when i bend my leg?

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I was wondering are lump on the side of the knee cancerous?

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5 month old son has a lump on the side od his knee?

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Hard lump on the side of my left knee about the size of a penny. what could it be?

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My right side of my knee does not hurt, but when i press it on that point it hurts so much. it is like a small lump, what could this be?

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