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A member asked:
I had a lumbar laminectomy about 2weeks ago , there's a lump on the top of my incision, it doesn't hurt but it just looks wierd, anything i can do?
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Probably ok: But you'll want to discuss it with your surgeon when you see him/her.
Answered 12/28/2014
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Suggest: Have your surgeon look at it, but most likely benign area of fluid or blood and should resolve over next few weeks.
Answered 1/3/2018
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