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Suggest Remedy For Knots On Shoulder Blade

My husband has a knot on his upper back near shoulder blade.My husband has a knot on his upper back near shoulder blade. I squeezed it and white worm like smelly pus came out. It keeps filling back up and getting bigger. What is it and how do we get rid of it?its been there about 8 years before it poped
Wed, 9 Mar 2016
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hi.

noted history of recurrent lump containing smelly pus. based from your description, it may be a case of a recurrent cyst formation (sebaceous or keratinous type). it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. definitive management is surgical excision of the lesion (complete cystic excision, including the wall, to decrease the risk of recurrence). antibiotic treatment will be prescribed accordingly along with daily wound care after operation.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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Suggest Remedy For Knots On Shoulder Blade

hi. noted history of recurrent lump containing smelly pus. based from your description, it may be a case of a recurrent cyst formation (sebaceous or keratinous type). it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. definitive management is surgical excision of the lesion (complete cystic excision, including the wall, to decrease the risk of recurrence). antibiotic treatment will be prescribed accordingly along with daily wound care after operation. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye