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I have a small lump under the skin on my back. it's hard and doesn't move easily. it doesn't hurt at all and it is also colorless. what is it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't know: Possibly a cyst- but there is no way to know without medical evaluation. Take care.

Answered 5/7/2015

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A member asked:

I have a small lump under the skin on my back. it's hard and doesn't move easily. it doesn't hurt at all and it is also colorless. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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