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I started having pain behind my right knee and noticed its swollen for about a week. now i can multiply little lumps under the skin towards my calf. ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Two possibilities: 1. Baker's Cyst , usually along with internal derangement of the cartilage in the knee (menisci) 2. Deep Vein phelbitis/clots (could explain the "little lumps! GET IT CHECKED OUT as soon as practicable since BOTH need TREATMENT !!(Especially # 2!!!) Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 4/16/2016

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A member asked:

I started having pain behind my right knee and noticed its swollen for about a week. now i can multiply little lumps under the skin towards my calf. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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