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A member asked:

Hello, i have small lump about 2" above the outside of my left ankle. it noticed after i went for a run. the pain isn't much but it is bothering me..?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Have it looked at.: Cause it could be anything from your description. A doctor will be ale to narrow down he diagnosis from a simplenclininicalnexam and if necessary take a biopsy.

Answered 8/8/2014

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