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Enlarged lymph node behind knee, help?

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Dr. Feras Abdul khalek answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

.: It's probably not a lymph node, could be a baker's cyst. If your knee is swollen then get it checked out. If your whole knee is swollen then you also need evaluation.

Dr Chuu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/18/2020

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