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Popeye elbow...large sac of fluid on elbow. what is this?
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Olecranon bursitis: Swelling of the padding of the elbow. Usually needs to be drained. Caused by trauma or infection.
Answered 6/14/2015
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Olecranon bursitis: Sounds like bursitis but your physician would know better after evaluation.
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