A 14-year-old female cheerleader reports gradual and progressive dull anterior knee pain, exacerbated by kneeling. she also complains of a sore lump on my knee. the nurse practitioner notes swelling and point tenderness at the tibial tuberosity. x-ray is negative. what is the most likely diagnosis

Respuesta :

The most likely diagnosis based on the reports of gradual progressive dull anterior knee pain cause of kneeling and the complains of sore lump on the patient’s knee which the result of the assessment notes were swelling and point tenderness is likely Arthritis or gout. It is the symptoms of Arthritis or gouts usually complaining having knee pain and swelling.

Answer:

Arthritis and Gout are probably not likely in a 14 year old girl

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