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I have a knot on my middle of r inside shin area. it's numb from base of knee to top of ankle. any thoughts?
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Musculoskeletal mass: Masses like this need to be evaluated with xrays and possibly MRI. May have a mass putting pressure on the peroneal nerves that provide sensation on the front of your shin and top of your foot. This would explain the numbness. Your primary care physician can order basic xrays to study the mass. May need to see peripheral nerve surgeon to have the nerve related complaint evaluated (www.aens.us)
Answered 4/25/2016
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Shin bump: Bumps that occurr on the shin without associated trauma , that are enlarging and or associated with numbness or leg swelling should be checked by an md
Answered 1/26/2016
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