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I have a knot on my shin. it is about the size of a grape and on top of the bone on the front. it is hard and is mobile. it has been there at least 3 months. i cannot recall whether it has gotten bigger but it definitely hasn't gotten smaller.

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Lump shin: Difficult to answer without an examination but perhaps it is a cyst

Answered 5/17/2017

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A member asked:

I have a knot on my shin. it is about the size of a grape and on top of the bone on the front. it is hard and is mobile. it has been there at least 3 months. i cannot recall whether it has gotten bigger but it definitely hasn't gotten smaller.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julan Crane answered

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