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My son has a hard quarter sized lump on the middle of his shin bone that is a little painful on palpitation. he is 14 and had a benign bone tumor diagnosed a year ago near his knee (can they do that without a biopsy?) thank you so very much in advance fo

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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Needs eval: x Ray and possible mri/bone scan helpful. Based on exam and imaging orthopedist can discuss with you whether biopsy indicated. Hope this was helpful. Best of luck. Dr R

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Answered 6/30/2015

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A member asked:

My son has a hard quarter sized lump on the middle of his shin bone that is a little painful on palpitation. he is 14 and had a benign bone tumor diagnosed a year ago near his knee (can they do that without a biopsy?) thank you so very much in advance fo

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rochester answered

Dr Beck and 4 doctors agreed

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