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There is a lump or knot in the vein/artery(?) behind my right knee. could that be a blood clot, should i be concerned? i'm 62 years old, overweight, work in a office , mostly sit for over 9 hours/day. i have recently been having swollen ankles and can h

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I : I don't know what the cause is of the knot behind your right knee. It could be a baker's cyst.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Possible: Could be a clot, but it could be what we call "superficial thrombophlebitis" of your short saphenous vein, which is different from a dvt. Either way, you should see your doctor who can order an ultrasound.

Answered 12/8/2020

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A member asked:

There is a lump or knot in the vein/artery(?) behind my right knee. could that be a blood clot, should i be concerned? i'm 62 years old, overweight, work in a office , mostly sit for over 9 hours/day. i have recently been having swollen ankles and can h

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