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I have a lump on my back the size of half a football do limpoma s grow that big? it starts just below my shoulder blade and curves to my side

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Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

SEE SOMEONE: Lipomas can get large and are very characteristically soft feeling. That one sounds quite large and can cause you some irritation. Go get it checked out and removed before it gets larger.

Answered 7/26/2015

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

See your doctor: Lipomas can get very large. Lipomas can be removed. See a surgeon to evaluate for excision.

Answered 9/6/2017

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A member asked:

I have a lump on my back the size of half a football do limpoma s grow that big? it starts just below my shoulder blade and curves to my side

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

Dr. Mark Pack answered

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