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I have a painful hard bump on my shin below my kneecap. full focal thickness cartilage loss on kneecap and femur of same knee. 41 yo male. what is it?

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Must be examined: and x-rayed.This may be an osteoma or enchondroma ( benign bone growths) ; however, you must rule out bone infection or possible tumor ( omalignant) formation. Please call for an orthopedic evaluation today.

Dr Phelan-adams agreed

Answered 8/18/2015

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