Question 1

my 6 yr old son has a lump on the inner side of his knee for a while now. worried what could it be. i have a pic but cant post here ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the lump has been there for more than two weeks, please see a doctor.
Wish you and your son good health!

Question 2

can a 46 year old sedentary woman get osgood-schlatter's?  i have a lump/knot on one knee like the pictures.  slightly tender but it doesn't hurt.

Accepted Answer

No: Osgood-Schlatter (OS) disease by definition, occurs in adolescents who have open growth plates. The patellar tendon causes inflammation and increased stress at the growth plate of the tibial tuberosity. However, patellar tendonitis can occur at the same location in an adult. The bony enlargement that can develop in a teenager with OS often remains permanent. Infrapatellar bursitis can cause a lump

Question 3

what is lump near my knee?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: See your doctor and have them check it out as there could be numerous causes.

Question 4

i found lumps on my knee, is it cancer?

Accepted Answer

Can't tell: Probably not, but any new bump or lump should be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 5

pain behind my knee with lumps and swelling?

Accepted Answer

Ortho Evan needed : An orthoapedic examination will help uncover why your knee is painful and swollen. The most common reason is a posterior horn Meniscal tear with secondary formation of a Baker’s cyst. When the knee makes fluid do to injury or arthritis, the fluid often tracks to the back of the knee where the capsule is softer and more pliant allowing the formation of the cyst. I recommend Radiographs &amp; exam.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

what to do if i have painful lump on the back of my knee?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: There are many possibilities for what this could be. Good idea to have it looked at. A common reason could be baker's cyst - these often don't cause symptoms but can burst and cause pain or get irritating. Joint swelling due to injury or bursitis can cause pain. Vascular issues at the back of the knee can also cause pain - ultrasound can be helpful in evaluating these.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

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My 6 yr old son has a lump on the inner side of his knee for a while now. worried what could it be. i have a pic but cant post here ?

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Can a 46 year old sedentary woman get osgood-schlatter's? i have a lump/knot on one knee like the pictures. slightly tender but it doesn't hurt.

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What is lump near my knee?

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I found lumps on my knee, is it cancer?

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Pain behind my knee with lumps and swelling?

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

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

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What to do if i have painful lump on the back of my knee?

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

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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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