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Solid lump on inner right femur above the articular cartilage. painful stair clmbng or whn touched firmly. had it as a kid, it recently became painful?

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Exam and xrays: May be normal anatomy for you, or something else. Best to have an exam to determine the need for appropriate imaging to find out. Recommend either starting with your primary care or going to an orthopedist. Hope this helps!

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Answered 5/16/2015

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