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Hello. i have a lump on my back. i was told its lipoma but its hard at the bottom and gets softer toword the top. what could this be?
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Have to see it!: This is the kind of thing that a doctor needs to see. If you are not convinced your doctor is correct, see her/him again or see another doctor.
Answered 2/10/2016
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