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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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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!
Answered 7/29/2018
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