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Feel a hard cord on the lateral side of my lower leg that extends from just slightly above the ankle and into the calf. it is not the small saphenous.

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Dr. David Moats answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Tendon or vein: In that area, either the peroneus brevis or longus tendon can be inflamed or damaged and can cause such findings. Even though you state it is not the vein, a venous ultrasound Doppler is needed to rule out phlebitis or a venous blood clot.

Dr Mahnensmith agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Feel a hard cord on the lateral side of my lower leg that extends from just slightly above the ankle and into the calf. it is not the small saphenous.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Moats answered

Dr Mahnensmith agreed

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