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I used to have pain in my kneecap even at 15/16 that would sometimes wake me up; and would happen even resting. growing pains? osteosarcoma?
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If still having pain: There are more benign reasons for knee cap pain than osteosarcoma. The pain, if still there, should prompt you to have an exam to determine it's cause and treat it. Chronic pain, not treated, can result in more significant pain that will take longer to control.
Answered 5/10/2014
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Progressive?: Osteosarcoma accounts for around 2-3% of pediatric cancers. Often this presents as a limp or progressive bone pain. If your pain is progressive you should be seen for an x-ray. Osteosarcoma generally presents with pain at the end of a long bone, rather than knee or patellar pain, also. Osteosarcoma is still quite rare!
Answered 8/31/2014
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