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What Could The Fluid-filled Lump On My Back Indicate?

I have a lump on my back that feels like a bubble of gas or water, about the size a baseball. It moves around a bit when I put presure on it, or when I lie down. It does not hurt much and it is under my left shoulder blade...What is it. I am 50 years old in general good health.
Fri, 1 Aug 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
A mobile lump which feels like gas, or fluid filled like can be a cyst.
However, certain investigations are required before management can be planned.
Imaging preferably an ultrasound of the back is required to assess the site and origin of the lesion.
After assessing the site and origin, an aspiration cytology can be planned.
In this investigation, cells are aspirated using a needle, stained and examined microscopically.
Management/ treatment can be planned after investigations.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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What Could The Fluid-filled Lump On My Back Indicate?

Hello and welcome to HCM, A mobile lump which feels like gas, or fluid filled like can be a cyst. However, certain investigations are required before management can be planned. Imaging preferably an ultrasound of the back is required to assess the site and origin of the lesion. After assessing the site and origin, an aspiration cytology can be planned. In this investigation, cells are aspirated using a needle, stained and examined microscopically. Management/ treatment can be planned after investigations. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal