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A small lump has come up on my elbow and its really sore and my arm is aching. what does this sound like?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: It may be an olecranon bursitis or inflammation of the elbow joint proper. Have the elbow evaluated.

Answered 11/18/2013

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