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I have a lump appeared about 2 inches above my knee. noticed 12 hrs after a short flight. it's slightly tender and under the skin.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Supra-patellar lump: Doubt the flight had much to do with this as id odes not sound like an area of blood clotting, etc. Have the lump checked out none the less. .

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/12/2014

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