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I have a hard lump just below kneecaap on the patella 0.5cm in size it's not painful. the lump is almost bony?
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Knee cap: Patella is another name for knee cap, Do you have it below or at the lower part of the knee cap. It may be bony spicule. If it does not get bigger and painless, nothing to worry. If changes it is worth getting a xray to evaluate through your physician
Answered 10/25/2014
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Weird: Probably nothing to worry about. But best to check with your doc to make sure. Safety is good.
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