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What are the reasons painless lump on achilles ?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Heel lump: Usually haglund deformity or "pump bump" from shoe wear.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Few possibilities: Which before i even mention, keep in mind we don't see the "lump" you we referring too and for that reason alone i think an in office exam is prudent. But, xanthomas, a burial sac, a haglunds deformity are all possibilities.

Answered 10/3/2016

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May have Haglunds: Deformity or bursitis. You may have a tear in the achilles.

Answered 10/4/2012

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