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I have a small ball in my leg and every time i touch it it moves. could it be a of inflammation or a cist? i do have rheumatoid arthritis.

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Dr. Ramachandran Srinivasan answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Leg nodules : Nodules under the skin in rheumatoid arthritis are common . It could be that. Other movable nodules under the skin in leg area include lipoma( fatty benign nodules) or cyst. Get it examined and followed up based on doctor recommendations.

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Answered 9/30/2020

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A member asked:

I have a small ball in my leg and every time i touch it it moves. could it be a of inflammation or a cist? i do have rheumatoid arthritis.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ramachandran Srinivasan answered

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

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