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My son is 5yrs old and on the outer corner part of his knee, you can see a lump. but it's only noticeable when he bends his knees all the way down. it's small.. and doesn't seem to be shrinking or growing at all. i'm not sure how long he's had it for beca
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Discoid meniscus: The joint tightens when it flexes and a discoid lateral meniscus will pooch out. It may normally be resorbed into the adult C-shape or rarely it will break and cause trouble. Let us wait and see.
Answered 11/28/2017
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