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A member asked:

Above my left inner ankle bone there seems to be a soft lump. it is painless and i've had it for awhile. it almost feels like muscle.. what is it?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Hard to say: If you flex it and it moves its muscle. If not then could be a cyst or a ganglion. If it bothers you see your doctor.

Answered 7/7/2015

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Warrants an exam: any lumps or bumps need to be diagnosed properly.

Dr Beresh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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