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Had stitches removed from orthoscopic knee sx 5 days ago. hard tender lump growing under 1 incision site. not red or hot. ?

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Contact doctor: It would be prudent to contact your doctor and the lesion may need to be examined to determine if an intervention is needed.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 1/19/2015

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