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I have a small hard and painful knob like thing under my skin just above my ankle. what could this be? thank you
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Many possibilities : It can be a soft tissue growth or a bone growth. Have it examined by your family doctor, a dermatologist or an orthopedist if it there is bone involved.
Answered 2/4/2014
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