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I have a lump on my ankle that i started noticing 3 months ago. does not hurt and feels hard. seems to align with the tendon. thoughts? i have an appointment scheduled in five days with a orthopedic surgeon.
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Cyst/partial tear: There are many causes of lumps on tendons. Common ones include a tendon sheath cyst or partial tear with inflammation surrounding the area of healing. It is good to get it checked out by an orthopedist, to make sure of the diagnosis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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