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A knot below the knee

2021-03-10 11:44:17
Hello! My sister has a knot under her knee since long. She is not ready to check it! It seems to be like a knot of cancer(benign) But I am not sure about it! So I need some help to figure out what's the problem. Thank You.
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It looks like sebaceous cyst or boil need to check

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Take her to a nearby physician or surgeon.. get it examined so that if it have to be drained they will do it.. so that she may feel better.

Answered2021-03-10 13:39:38

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May be sebaceous cyst ,can be ruled out for benine or malignant by excision & biopsy ,consult  

Answered2021-03-10 11:58:56

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