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I have a soft whitish- skin colour lump near the opening of my anus, what can it be?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Anal: This perianal tissue may be a skin tag which is harmless. Your physician or gynecologist could diagnose this for you.

Answered 9/27/2014

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A member asked:

I have a soft whitish- skin colour lump near the opening of my anus, what can it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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