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Cyst On Back, Swelling, Lump On Left Side Of Occipital Bone. Suggestions?

I have had a cyst on the right side of my back for a month now. Initially it appeared to be a spot but somebody tried to squeeze it and grew bigger and more swallen. Now the left side of my occipital bone appears to have a lump. It is really worrying me. The cyst has not been removed yet and I only discovered the lump last night. Please help?
Mon, 3 Dec 2012
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Hello and welcome to HCM

There are many causes for cysts on the body.
Common causes include epidermoid cyst, trichelemal cyst or a simple cyst.
Besides a cyst it can be a soft tissue growth.
The exact nature of the lesion, an excision biopsy needs to be done.
Excision/ removal of the cyst and subsequent examination of the removed tissue will determine its exact nature.
However, a clinical examination of both swelling at the back and on the occiput needs to be done.
So, consult your doctor for further management.

Hope it helps.
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Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Cyst On Back, Swelling, Lump On Left Side Of Occipital Bone. Suggestions?

Hello and welcome to HCM There are many causes for cysts on the body. Common causes include epidermoid cyst, trichelemal cyst or a simple cyst. Besides a cyst it can be a soft tissue growth. The exact nature of the lesion, an excision biopsy needs to be done. Excision/ removal of the cyst and subsequent examination of the removed tissue will determine its exact nature. However, a clinical examination of both swelling at the back and on the occiput needs to be done. So, consult your doctor for further management. Hope it helps. Regards Dr Shailja P Wahal