I have a lump on the inner side of my
knee, about an inch from the patella. It's
about one cm. in diameter, is visible
below the skin, is very slightly tender to
the touch, and doesn't cause any pain when
I move. I'm 32 and active. Should I have
it looked at, or does it sound like some
kind of cyst?
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MandMs
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Posted: 02-19-08 02:41am
Is this lump located at the level of joint
line?
Have you noticed that lump changes in size
with knee flexion/extension?
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sybdawg
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knee lump Posted: 02-19-08 17:14pm
The lump seems to my untrained eye to be
at the middle of the joint line, but off
to the inside. It does seem to protrude
more or less with flexion and extension. I
guess you could say it "hides" a bit when
I extend my leg. But I can always see it.
My husband thinks it seems to be attached
to the tibia.
Thank you for asking.
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MandMs
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Posted: 02-21-08 05:41am
Is there some pain and swelling?
Have you experienced a trauma or chronic
infection of your knee joint?
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sybdawg
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Posted: 02-21-08 16:30pm
I have very little pain -- an occasional
mild ache or twinging pain. I've never had
knee problems or trauma.
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MandMs
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Hi, subdawg! Posted: 03-05-08 03:33am
Pain and swelling or only focal mass at
the level of the joint, and mass that
change in size with knee flexion/extension
is suggestible for meniscal cyst.
Can, you, visit your doctor and ask him
for refferal for some imaging techique (if
she/he suspects the same)?
MRI is usually the choice for diagnosing
meniscal cyst.
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