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What can cause painful bumps in calf of leg?

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Dr. Ronald Quam answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Calf bumps: Swollen lymph node, varicose veins, a cyst, possibly a tumor(unlikely), a blood clot, among other things. Have you been immobilized or had an injury lately? If it persist, go get it checked out.

Answered 11/21/2019

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