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Have hard lump on the end of tailbone. Sore to touch. What could it be?
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Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja
Gastroenterologist, Surgical
Practicing since :1984
Answered : 922 Questions
Thanks for writing in
The information you have provided points to a subcutaneous swelling, which could be a Lipoma, fibroma or a cyst
To come to a conclusive diagnosis you need to get examined by a surgeon and/or go for an ultrasound examination
In most cases simple excision is the only cure
Hope this helps
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Wishing you a healthy life ahead
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