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I have a hard lump at the back of my leg behind the knee. its not attached to my skin and it moves around. what is it ?

Q: i have a hard lump at the back of my leg behind the knee. its not attached to my skin and it moves around. what is it ?

: Mobile masses can range from epidermal cysts (sebaceous or sweat gland cysts) to lipomas (fatty collection) to hemangiomas (vascular tumors) to popliteal cyst (Baker Cyst) to other tumors. A medical consultation will include a physical exam and imaging to determine to exact cause and possibility for removal if bothersome

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Mobile masses can range from epidermal cysts (sebaceous or sweat gland cysts) to lipomas (fatty collection) to hemangiomas (vascular tumors) to popliteal cyst (Baker Cyst) to other tumors. A medical consultation will include a physical exam and imaging to determine to exact cause and possibility for removal if bothersome

Answered 2/24/2022

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A member asked:

I have a hard lump at the back of my leg behind the knee. its not attached to my skin and it moves around. what is it ?

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Dr. Samuel Galima answered

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