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Accumulation of fat in only area directly above knee (with pain in knee joints) in a person with normal weight, indicates what? maybe early arthritis!
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Nothing: Definitely not a sign of arthritis. Fat accumulation may be a lipoma - a fatty tumor which is benign and may sometimes cause discomfort due to its size and pushing the surrounding structures. Otherwise, it's not a sign of any particular disease.
Answered 1/1/2014
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See details: If it does not cause discomfort, it means nothing. It is unlikely to be a lipoma if it occurs above both knees. If there is some discomfort it could be inflammation of the suprapatellar bursa.
Answered 1/1/2014
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