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Big Divot In Lower Left Back
I woke up yesterday with a big divot in my lower back. It resembles the two back dimples that we all have. It is just 4 times the size and to the left. It doesn t hurt very much, but I m worried about it. What could be causing it and how do I get rid of it?
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
Dear patient,
Thanks for the query. Difficult to say without a picture or physical examination, but a soft tissue lesion, such as a lipoma or a hematoma could create a dimple there. My best suggestion would be to have a provider examine the lesion on the back, to determine if it appears bening or needs further workup.
Yours truly,
Jorge A. Brenes Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Thanks for the query. Difficult to say without a picture or physical examination, but a soft tissue lesion, such as a lipoma or a hematoma could create a dimple there. My best suggestion would be to have a provider examine the lesion on the back, to determine if it appears bening or needs further workup.
Yours truly,
Jorge A. Brenes Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
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