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Hard painful lump size of a softball above the knee cap? what is it?
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Need for examination: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining and may be taking x-rays. It would be prudent to see your doctor.
Answered 11/17/2013
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See your doctor: Could be bursitis, fluid accumulation or infection, hard to say. Size is concerning, so see your doctor soon.
Answered 3/6/2018
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