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18 weeks pregnant light purplish spot on leg under my knee. leg hurts. it doesn't hurt to push on it so i don't think it's a bruise. ?

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Dr. Michelle Jones singer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ruptured vein: It could just be a rupture varicose vein. It happens often in pregnancy. Ask your doctor.

Answered 7/5/2015

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