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I have a sebaceous cyst on the back of my neck that is leaking a clear fluid that has a nasty smell. is this normal?

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Dr. Addagada Raoanswered

General Surgery 58 years experience

Yes: when get infected will have pain also , get it removed or drained a simple office procedure.

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