Lump on my leg: what could it be?
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I’m looking for a diagnosis, some advice, or just any kind of insight.
So, about halfway between my ankle and my foot on my left leg—roughly 2-3 cm to the left of the shin bone—there’s this protrusion. It only shows up when I’m standing or putting weight on that leg. Otherwise, you can’t see it or feel it at all. When I do touch it, it feels a bit like pressing against a slightly thick balloon. It isn't hard like bone; you can actually press it down and it indents. If I move the skin around, the bump stays put right where it is. I remember one time during a long run, I felt a sharp pain like it was coming from the bone itself, though it subsided once I switched to just walking. During that episode, the bump looked larger, and if I recall correctly, a second one briefly appeared. That was a one-time thing. I’ve had this bump for about a year now, maybe longer, and it hasn't changed size. It doesn't hurt, whether I touch it or not. For context, I have a pretty lean build, and there’s nothing like this on my right leg or anywhere else on the left. Any ideas? Thanks!
So, about halfway between my ankle and my foot on my left leg—roughly 2-3 cm to the left of the shin bone—there’s this protrusion. It only shows up when I’m standing or putting weight on that leg. Otherwise, you can’t see it or feel it at all. When I do touch it, it feels a bit like pressing against a slightly thick balloon. It isn't hard like bone; you can actually press it down and it indents. If I move the skin around, the bump stays put right where it is. I remember one time during a long run, I felt a sharp pain like it was coming from the bone itself, though it subsided once I switched to just walking. During that episode, the bump looked larger, and if I recall correctly, a second one briefly appeared. That was a one-time thing. I’ve had this bump for about a year now, maybe longer, and it hasn't changed size. It doesn't hurt, whether I touch it or not. For context, I have a pretty lean build, and there’s nothing like this on my right leg or anywhere else on the left. Any ideas? Thanks!