Pebble in my in knee. What could it be?
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I noticed about a month ago that there was a little bump in my knee on top of my patella. It feels just like if you were to put a pebble in my knee. It is hard and dense. It is pretty superficial and isn't attached to the bone. It moves freely. It's pea sized and you can't see it. It's still under the skin. I went to my physician and they ordered me to get an X-ray. They called me back and said they were not able to see anything on the X-ray so it isn't bone or cartilage. They ordered for me to come back in a month to see if it has grown any. Other symptoms I've had are that the outside of my knee was really itchy on the skin but I don't know if that could be related or something completely different. It doesn't give me any pain at all but I can just feel it in there as I walk. Has anyone ever had something similar? Thank you!
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alpine kayla808
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Hello Kayla
Have you tried an ice pack on you knee ? I had a similar lump that has gone now.
Try an ice pack for a few days. As for the itching have you tried Aveeno, they have
a cream that relieves the skin. Try not to to scratch any itching if possible.
alpine
kayla808
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Update: I was concerned because the bump had grown larger. I've been to a dermatologist since and it is only a cyst caused by the breaking off of the bursa. It was recommended it not be removed since it moves around and there might be complications trying to remove it.