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What Does A Painless Pea Size Knot On My Left Size Of My Perineum, Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Jan 2014
Question: I have painless pea size knot on my left size of my perineum it's not in the center of it but I can use my thumb and finger and pull it away from the skin I can feel under it it not connected to nothing I try squeezing it in the center it won't bust I am a 51 year old woman
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Answered by Dr. Timothy Raichle (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Hello, I would be happy to help... Detailed Answer: You are describing almost perfectly something called a "sebaceous inclusion cyst". These are common in the area that you are describing. If it is bothersome, your OB/GYN can incise and drain it or remove it alltogether. Usually, they are diagnosed on exam, and reassurance is the usual treatment. I hope that this helps. Please ask if you have additional questions.
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What Does A Painless Pea Size Knot On My Left Size Of My Perineum, Indicate?

Brief Answer: Hello, I would be happy to help... Detailed Answer: You are describing almost perfectly something called a "sebaceous inclusion cyst". These are common in the area that you are describing. If it is bothersome, your OB/GYN can incise and drain it or remove it alltogether. Usually, they are diagnosed on exam, and reassurance is the usual treatment. I hope that this helps. Please ask if you have additional questions.