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I have a painless lump just above knee cap. it's beneath the skin and not visible but can be felt. can move it around with my finger. what can it be?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Lipoma: You could have a benign lipoma(non-cancerous fattty tumor), a loose body in your 'suprapatellar pouch' or varius other things.See an orthopedic surgeon for exam and xrays.Best of luck!

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Answered 7/29/2018

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A member asked:

I have a painless lump just above knee cap. it's beneath the skin and not visible but can be felt. can move it around with my finger. what can it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Trettin answered

Dr Harper and another doctor agreed

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