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Small ball like thing under skin on knee. what could it be? moves when i touch it.. should i be concerned?
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Prepatellar Bursa: A lump under the skin I've the patella or patellar tendon is more likely due to inflamed bursa. If it is increasing in size or is painful then it needs to be aspirated or removed. Antibiotics are needed if it is infected.
Answered 4/19/2018
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