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A member asked:
How can you tell if you a cyst? i have a bump on my face thats not painful at all , it feels soft but it feels like a tiny ball is inside of it .
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Ultrasound: A bump on the face can be multiple things. A cyst is a type of fluid filled sac that is usually diagnosed with an ultrasound. If you have a large "pimple", it may have cystic characteristics.
Answered 5/12/2015
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