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I found a small lump in my lower back, lumbar area, just to right of spine. could this be lymph node? what kind? what would cause this?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Answered 1/16/2016

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A member asked:

I found a small lump in my lower back, lumbar area, just to right of spine. could this be lymph node? what kind? what would cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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