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What Does A Lump On The Back Indicate?

I have a lump in middle of my back which I ve had for several years it s not visible to see it can only be felt under the skin and zi have a very itchy right shoulder blade sometimes it feels like something moving, my husband squeezed it and there was an enormous amount of white soft candle wax like stuff came out no smell and no Mark left on back to indicate where anything came out it appeared to have went away but it is growing again have you any idea what it can be
Wed, 11 May 2016
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Hii ,
Welcome To HCM & Thanks For Asking Your Query Here

I have understand Your query and will try to provide information you need on it

from the Medical History you provided it seems that you have an Sebaceous cyst there , it is normally round in shape and is movable
as you squeezed it , the white color wax type stuff which came out is sebum and after few days again it become large due to collection of new sebum

A sebaceous cysts are often harmless and cause no pain, they may require no treatment. They may also go away on their own

Occasionally, a sebaceous cyst may become infected

An infected or large sebaceous cyst may also be removed surgically. This is a minor procedure that can be done on an outpatient basis.

finally i would strongly suggest you to visit your surgeon to rule out any other underlying medical conditions

I hope it help
Thanks & Get well Soon

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What Does A Lump On The Back Indicate?

Hii , Welcome To HCM & Thanks For Asking Your Query Here I have understand Your query and will try to provide information you need on it from the Medical History you provided it seems that you have an Sebaceous cyst there , it is normally round in shape and is movable as you squeezed it , the white color wax type stuff which came out is sebum and after few days again it become large due to collection of new sebum A sebaceous cysts are often harmless and cause no pain, they may require no treatment. They may also go away on their own Occasionally, a sebaceous cyst may become infected An infected or large sebaceous cyst may also be removed surgically. This is a minor procedure that can be done on an outpatient basis. finally i would strongly suggest you to visit your surgeon to rule out any other underlying medical conditions I hope it help Thanks & Get well Soon