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A member asked:

Successfully ruled out dvt but i still have painful lump on the calf behind knee. what could it be?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Many possibilities: Could still be a superficial blood clot was that evaluated when u had the sonogram? Muscle trauma is another possibility.

Dr Calderon agreed

Answered 10/24/2012

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Knee lump: Likely a bakers cyst. A collection of joint fluid. Should go away by itself. Can be seen on sono.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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I had a pain on my calf and behind the knee for 4 days and now is going away slowly should I still be worried about the possibility of dvt?

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I have a lump behind me knee and doctor says its a cyst.It is painful and at times can feel a burning sensation.Can it be dvt.

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Convinced I have dvt and going to die had four scans on one leg two on other but I am still scared they missing something no swelling or heat just pain behind knee cant cope anymore?

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For 2wk leg is fluttering, some localized pain behind knee/in calf. Ddimer test is normal, ultrasound shows no DVT. What could it be then? Missed DVT?

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I am recovering from a DVT in the calf area and was wondering if a tubular bandage or the like would help to control the swelling behind my knee?

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