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[|Human|] I was diagnosed with osteocondroma a 2 years back and my doc said it was that small not to worry about it , it is behind my knee. well yesterday after i had a walk i felt a very big hard lump on the back of my knee noticeable when you touch it but after a while i wasnt as noticeable , why is that  and should i get it checked again
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Yes, you should consult orthopedic doctor and get done 1.  Clinical examination of swelling 2. X-ray of knee joint 3. MRI of knee joint if needed. Osteocyte Chat Doctor.  In most cases it is stable in course and not enlarging. But in some cases, this can enlarge and restrict knee joint movements. It can also cause pain due to friction from the tendons. In rare cases it can turn into malignancy known as osteocyte