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What causes swelling above the knee on the thigh? i didnt fall or injury it to my knowledge.. it doesnt hurt.. i just noticed it because it looked bigger after getting outta the shower.. could this be a blood clot? or just something simple?
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Adipose tissue: From what you described it may be accumulation of fat which is not unusual for this anatomic site.
Answered 10/12/2019
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