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Posterior lower leg from below gastrocnemius to ankle is bigger than other. venous + arterial us normal, mri, normal. might gadolinium show something?
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Leg swelling: Do you have pain? Did you injure the leg? You should see a specialist. Can be an achilles injury/ partial tear.
Answered 3/15/2015
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