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I have a large swelling on my leg behind n above the knee that swells up every day n hurts by the end of day?

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Dr. Austin Yeargan answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Popliteal cyst: This is probably a baker's cyst but needs to be worked up.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/28/2016

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