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I recently found a hard lump on my spine (sits on the right side of my spine). i'm not sure how long it has been there. what could this be?
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Lipoma: A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. Lipomas are found most often on the torso, neck, upper thighs, upper arms, and armpits, but they can occur almost anywhere in the body. One or more lipomas may be present at the same time.
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