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I Have Lump On My Back. Do I Need To Worry ?
Hi, I have a golf ball sized lump on my back, just above my bum, its skin colored, and doesn t really hurt, had it a few years, wondered what it is, can you help?
Fri, 6 May 2011
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum.
You should understand the limitations of coming to a diagnosis without a physical examination.
From your query I understand it is painless, present for a long duration of time and not affecting your daily activities. And so it must be a benign condition.
These could be the probable diagnosis:
1. Dermoid cyst
2. Lipoma
3. Neurofibroma
These conditions do not require an immediate surgical intervention.
Indications for its removal would be:
1. Cosmetic reasons
2. Causing discomfort
3. Pain
4. Rapid increase in size
5. Change in appearance
Hope I have answered your query.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum.
You should understand the limitations of coming to a diagnosis without a physical examination.
From your query I understand it is painless, present for a long duration of time and not affecting your daily activities. And so it must be a benign condition.
These could be the probable diagnosis:
1. Dermoid cyst
2. Lipoma
3. Neurofibroma
These conditions do not require an immediate surgical intervention.
Indications for its removal would be:
1. Cosmetic reasons
2. Causing discomfort
3. Pain
4. Rapid increase in size
5. Change in appearance
Hope I have answered your query.
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