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Abcess removed eight months ago recently had a small lump appear on old site with some dicharge is this another abcess?
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Yes: Sometimes incomplete removal can allow to reoccur
Answered 10/4/2016
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It could be: Sometime when I am taking out a cyst i see smaller cysts in the area. Sometime it makes sense to remove them and sometimes not. It shod looked at regardless. Treat it early. Y.
Answered 6/15/2014
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