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What Causes Lump On Right Shoulder Oozing Pus?
Question: I have a lump the size of a half dollar rising up on my right shoulder. It oozes a smelly pus and I dont know what it is..I have had it about 2 years now and I dont see signs of it clearing up. It doesnt itch or hurt unless someone pats me on the lump under my shirt. I hide it and worry over it and I have no diagnosis.
What do you think doctor?
What do you think doctor?
Brief Answer:
It is sebaceous cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like a sebaceous cyst.
It occurs due to some collection in the hair follicle.
When it ruptures through a opening called punctum,the material will be smelling.
Sometimes, it gets infected and discharges pus which is foul smelling.
Please consult your Surgeon and get it removed.
It is a simple procedure and can be done under Local anaesthesia.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin to my patients with similar complaints with infection.
Nothing to worry.
Get it removed and become free.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It is sebaceous cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like a sebaceous cyst.
It occurs due to some collection in the hair follicle.
When it ruptures through a opening called punctum,the material will be smelling.
Sometimes, it gets infected and discharges pus which is foul smelling.
Please consult your Surgeon and get it removed.
It is a simple procedure and can be done under Local anaesthesia.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin to my patients with similar complaints with infection.
Nothing to worry.
Get it removed and become free.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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