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I have a lump on my calf which is really only visible when i tense the muscle hard?

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Hernia or varicosity: Evaluate for muscle hernia, varicosity, soft-tissue tumor, infection. The fact that the mass shows with muscle tension places it between the muscle and overlying soft tissue - makes hernia or varicose vein most likely.

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 2/13/2015

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