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I have a swollen lump at the top of my buttcrack and between. visually it looks normal but it hurts when i sit or lay on my back. what is it?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Pilonidal cyst?: You should go to a general or colorectal surgeon in clinic. You may or may not have a pilonidal cyst. That will be determined by physical exam. Here is some information. Good luck:https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003253.htm

Answered 12/31/2015

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