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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump In Neck
Hi I have been to the hospitol today because of a lump on the back of my neck which has been there for a couple of weeks but now has become very painful I was told this is a cyst and was given antibiotics and told to make appointment with local gp who will advice on removal How do I know this diagnosis is correct and will my gp remove this
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
Hi,
With clinical examination doctor can definitely diagnosis sebaceous cyst so do not doubt about diagnosis.
At present cyst is likely infected so he might have prescribed antibiotic medicine.
After infection subsides it should be excised.
This procedure will be done by surgeon only as if sac is not removed completely there is chance of recurring.
Ok and take care.
With clinical examination doctor can definitely diagnosis sebaceous cyst so do not doubt about diagnosis.
At present cyst is likely infected so he might have prescribed antibiotic medicine.
After infection subsides it should be excised.
This procedure will be done by surgeon only as if sac is not removed completely there is chance of recurring.
Ok and take care.
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