What causes lump above knee?
Patient: My daughter has a lump/knot above her right knee ( approx 2-3" above) about the size of a nickel. It is not painful and it does not affect her movement in any way. We have just discovered it. There isn't any bruising in the area nor has she hit it. It seems to be just under her skin on the quadricep. I would hope this would be a cyst at worst, but unsure. Doctor: Hi,Good Morning,Thanks for your query to My-HCM Clinic.I studied your query in depth.I understood your concerns.My opinion -Your daughter has-?Lipoma./Lipoma arborescence of knee(synovial origin) / Sebaceous Cyst-(skin origin) /Pre-patellar bursitis of  knee mostly.-Hope this would help you  to recover from worry-some query.Wish you a Fast Recovey.Wellcome to HCM again.