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Is A Raised Bump On Upper Back That Has Turned Purple A Concern?

Posted on Thu, 29 Apr 2021

Question: Have a raised bump on upper back with no pain and is purple. Been there for a few years and hasn’t gotten larger

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
possible sebaceous cyst, lipoma or others.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

* A long term bump on back without pain usually indicate soft tissue lesion
as sebaceous cyst, lipoma or others.

Kindly provide me further details so that I can answer your query completely.

1. Bump - size, shape, consistency - soft or hard.
2. If possible, kindly take a photo picture of the bump and provide as an
attachment in follow up session.

Awaiting for your response.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (57 minutes later)

Roundish not soft or very hard. Hasn’t gotten larger r any pain

Size of pencil eraser

Can I leave it alone if it doesn’t bother me?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow up .

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the details.

Likely mole type benign lesion.
Can keep it under observation and leave it alone.

If size increases, color change or other issues, you can consult doctor.

Wish you fine health.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad