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I have large lump 4 weeks after posterior incision for back surgery. no pain, hard, size of orange. bottom of lump starts at the bikini cut. worried!

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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See the surgeon: Likely just post op swelling. BUT hematoma, fluid collection, abscess, are possibilities and need to be checked

Dr Gabor and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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A member asked:

I have large lump 4 weeks after posterior incision for back surgery. no pain, hard, size of orange. bottom of lump starts at the bikini cut. worried!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Gabor and another doctor agreed

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