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A 27-year-old female asked:

Had back pain for yrs, hubby recently found small (match head size) hard lump 8cms under shoulder blade (can't visibly be seen) that doesn't move.

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Dr. Albert Pizzo
Dr. Albert Pizzoanswered
Family Medicine 61 years experience
Lump on back: There are many possibilities. You will need to have a doctor check it to diagnosis what it is.
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Dr. Ryan Phasouk
Dr. Ryan Phasoukanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
Lumps: Lumps in the back can be caused by many reasons. Some common ones can be soft tissue growths, cysts, bony abnormalities, or fatty infiltration. If concerned, you should follow with your doctor.
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Dr. Marc Tressler
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