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I have a sebaceous cyst on my neck. it was operated in 2012 and a white substance was taken out but it has come back and is green now. what next?
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Operate again: This is fairly common. It may be a more difficult procedure.
Answered 8/18/2014
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See a doctor: Recurrence of sebaceous cysts is common. See an otolarygologist at your earliest convenience. You may need a more extensive procedure.
Answered 8/18/2014
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Alien Abscess?: These sorts of things tend to recur. The whole thing has to be shelled-out ("enucleated") for best results. Often, even with the best care, remnants remain and they grow back. This is assuming, of course, that it is a sebaceous cyst. So, you need to have it tended to soon. The green stuff? Means it's not just that gooey sebum in there. Probably infected. So like I said, get it seen soon.Nanu Nanu!
Answered 8/18/2014
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Procedure not right: When they excised your cyst in 2012 they failed to remove the capsule and now it reformed again only it seems to be infected. Antibiotics and warm soaks until formal excision can be done
Answered 8/18/2014
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