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Bump next to end of tailbone. not discolored. no pain. about the size of a quarter. firm if i squeeze it. what could it be?

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Pilonidal Cyst: A pilonidal cyst is an abnormal pocket in the skin that usually contains hair and skin debris. A pilonidal cyst is almost always located near the tailbone at the top of the cleft of the buttocks. Surgery is the only treatment.

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Answered 9/18/2017

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