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I had a lymphangioma removed from lower back but now the area is filling up with fluid?

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Sterile abscess: This sounds like a sterile abscess. It may drain on its own. If not and it is uncomfortable, you can have it drained.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I had a lymphangioma removed from lower back but now the area is filling up with fluid?

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Dr. Richard Rosenthal answered

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