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Small lumps (5mm at a guess) on borderline between leg tendon behind knee and muscle. soft, move if pushed. what are they?
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Need to check them: They do not sound like anything serious from your description, but they concern you and no one can know for sure without checking.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Unsure: These lesions would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.
Answered 10/29/2018
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