Suggest Treatment For Lump On The Back

Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015

Question: I have had a small lump on my mid right side of my back for a long time. I would say at least A year or two. It cant be seen but can feel it when I press on it. I recently had an abdominal ct for unrelated stomach pain Which showed an unrelated cause that has since resolved. the bump is painless and when I lay down feels flat and hard to find. If I bend in a wierd position when lying down some times I will feel pain in that area though. So my question is how worried should I be.....Would a negative abdominal ct mean it probably isn't serious and what kind of Dr would I go to to check it.

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You need to be examined by a surgeon.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting your query on HCM.

I appreciate your concern for the lump on right side of your back.
I have gone through your problem described in your query, I am of the opinion that this is some sort of soft tissue tumor may be simple fat lump or lipoma. Such tumors are not serious unless further tests like a biopsy of the lump prove it to be malignant.

You are therefore advised to visit a sugeon for proper examination.
Hope this answers your question.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (8 hours later)

Ok I have made an appointmen . Shouldn't sone thing have showed up on the abdominal c.t scan

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It depend upon the size of the swelling.

Detailed Answer:
HI
Welcome back to HCM.

I appreciate your concern for the suspected lump on your back.
Can you please upload the picture?

Only the large sized soft tissue swelling or tumor can be detected by the CT scan.
A carefully conducted physical examination is essential in diagnosing the condition.

Hope this answers your query.
Regards

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