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A member asked:

10 years i got a boil under my arm and the nurse put a patch to drain the pus. and i was left with a bump/ball. how do i get rid of it?

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Surgery Likely: If this happened about 10 years ago it likely is a cyst or scar tissue left if you are having no problems with it.Likely depending on the size and location this can be done outpatient or maybe in the surgeons office.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/28/2019

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