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I am having a lump/cyst on shoulder of arond 1inch in diameter. ealier it dosn't used to pain but from quite s its paining badly. whats thecause?

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Ruptured Cyst: You have a ruptured epidermoid cyst. You should see your local dermatologist or a general surgeon and have the lesion treated asap.

Answered 3/31/2013

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A member asked:

I am having a lump/cyst on shoulder of arond 1inch in diameter. ealier it dosn't used to pain but from quite s its paining badly. whats thecause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Fisher answered

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