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What Causes Painless Swelling On Back?

HI,DOCTOR iam aMr 21 YERRS OLD,SINCE 3 WEEKS INOTICED THAT IHVE ASWELLING AT MY LATISMUS DORSI MUSCLE AT LEFT SIDE OF MY THORACIC CAGE , JUST 5 CM BENEATH MY AXILLA ,THERE IS NO BAIN, WHEN ITUCH IT IFEEL THAE SAME WHEN IOCH AMUSCLE .THANKS IN ADVANCE
Thu, 2 Jul 2015
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Hello,
I went through your query. I understand your query.

Is the swelling is mobile? If is mobile, then it is not attached to underlying tissues. In this case, I suspect lipoma, a benign condition which caused painless mobile swelling anywhere in the body.
In this case, I suggest you to weight and watch. If the sweeling increases in size, develops pain, becomes very much hard then it's better to consult a general surgeon. Otherwise there is nothing to worry.

If it is not mobile, increasing in size then it calls for investigation.

If you don't want to take a chance, then I suggest you to go for a USG examination and FNAC. This will confirm what is there inside that swelling. It will help in further planning of treatment.

I hope I answered your question.

You can always contact me for further information.

Regards,
Dr. Prathap Kumar
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What Causes Painless Swelling On Back?

Hello, I went through your query. I understand your query. Is the swelling is mobile? If is mobile, then it is not attached to underlying tissues. In this case, I suspect lipoma, a benign condition which caused painless mobile swelling anywhere in the body. In this case, I suggest you to weight and watch. If the sweeling increases in size, develops pain, becomes very much hard then it s better to consult a general surgeon. Otherwise there is nothing to worry. If it is not mobile, increasing in size then it calls for investigation. If you don t want to take a chance, then I suggest you to go for a USG examination and FNAC. This will confirm what is there inside that swelling. It will help in further planning of treatment. I hope I answered your question. You can always contact me for further information. Regards, Dr. Prathap Kumar