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What Causes Swelling On The Back?
Hi..i have a back issue that i honestly dont understand cleary.some call it hunchback.Basically the right side of my back is bigger than my left side like a swelling..I had a surgery when i was 10.They said it was to prevent further growth.They also said it would be risky or almost impossible to remove it but i would like to have it removed since i feel it holds me back sometimes..Is removal by surgery possible??Thankyou.
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Hello,
* The possibility of surgical cure depends upon the type of pathology.
* Here the type of swelling can be soft tissue or bony as per the description.
* The clear delineation of the issue must be obtained with the MRI of the area and henceforth judgement can be made.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* The possibility of surgical cure depends upon the type of pathology.
* Here the type of swelling can be soft tissue or bony as per the description.
* The clear delineation of the issue must be obtained with the MRI of the area and henceforth judgement can be made.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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