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Suggest Treatment For Small Lump At The Back Of Neck

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2016
Question: For the past two months ive noticed a knot or better definition a small mass forming on the top of my back right at my neck and right shoulder blade is sometimes swells so bad I cant move its getting worse and now it hurts if its even touched and its never went back down. Sometimes it moves and causes numbness when touched..im scared

Is anyone gonna reply or did I just get ripped off
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
inflammed sebaceous cyst?

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

it sounds like an inflammed sebaceous cyst. Sebaceous cysts may be asymptomatic until they get inflammed. When they do, redness, swelling and pain occurs. Surgical treatment is required but - of course - your doctor should have a close look to establish the diagnosis first.

I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.

Kind Regards!
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Suggest Treatment For Small Lump At The Back Of Neck

Brief Answer: inflammed sebaceous cyst? Detailed Answer: Hello, it sounds like an inflammed sebaceous cyst. Sebaceous cysts may be asymptomatic until they get inflammed. When they do, redness, swelling and pain occurs. Surgical treatment is required but - of course - your doctor should have a close look to establish the diagnosis first. I hope you find my comments helpful! You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information. Kind Regards!