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A member asked:

Are there lymph nodes on the back of your leg. i have one on the back of my leg by my knee and it moves and does not hurt should i get it checked

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Baker's cyst: Your description could be many things but sounds like a baker's cyst. Go see your regular doctor.

Answered 3/6/2017

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