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A member asked:

I have a swollen lymph node in the calf of my leg , the size of a quarter. what could it be?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Rare for: Lymph node but arterial malformation, venous or arterial aneurysms possible, also lipoma.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

?calf: No major lymph nodes in your calf area. There are lymph nodes in your groin though. Always best to have any swollen areas or unknown lesions evaluated by a health care provider to get the definitive diagnosis. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/11/2017

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