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I have a large dent larger than a golf ball on my lower back/upper butt. i believe it is near my sciatic nerve. it's a little tender what could it be?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Did you get a shot: recently at that site? Traumatic lipoatrophy can occur at site of injection. I would have it checked by a dermatologist to make sure nothing else is going on

Answered 7/5/2014

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A member asked:

I have a large dent larger than a golf ball on my lower back/upper butt. i believe it is near my sciatic nerve. it's a little tender what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

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