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Suggest Treatment For Red And Swollen Lump In The Back

Hi Dr, I ve had a lump on my back for about a year now. Last year my doctor diagnosed it as a benign lipoma. Within the past month though, it has nearly doubled in size, is extremely sensitive/painful and red, and instead of being firm to the touch, it is squishy and boyount. Occasionally it gives off a foul odor. I m a heathy man in my early 20 s. Any ideas of what s going on?
posted on Mon, 25 Jul 2016
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Hi,

In most cases, this is just a swollen lymph node which doesn't require any specific treatment.

Also, considering your description this maybe some other benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia.

Then there are doubts it can be sent to the patohistologic analysis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Red And Swollen Lump In The Back

Hi, In most cases, this is just a swollen lymph node which doesn t require any specific treatment. Also, considering your description this maybe some other benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia. Then there are doubts it can be sent to the patohistologic analysis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon