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Can a cyst on achilles or back of heel cause bruising when it surfaces?

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Dr. Abdul Ahmed answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Bruising: It cause bruising if ruptured or it could be a varicose vein which you are looking at.

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Answered 7/7/2013

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It is plausible: To have discoloration on the surface and a lesion subcutaneous...

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