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Is bump on leg behind knee from pulled muscle?

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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

It depends.: It is possible, but it may also be a baker's cyst, which can indicate that there is something structurally wrong within your knee.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/6/2019

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