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2.2x0.5 sclerotic lesion at the neck of the fibula probably due to a bone island of doubtful clinical significance of the knee. plz explaine meaning?

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Benign: Means noncancerous. A bone island is an area of particularly dense bone with no malignant potential. They are usually found incidentally on x-rays and don't cause symptoms.

Answered 3/26/2014

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A member asked:

2.2x0.5 sclerotic lesion at the neck of the fibula probably due to a bone island of doubtful clinical significance of the knee. plz explaine meaning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

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