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A very visible hard lump has formed over the past two years located middle of back over spine. grown slightly in size recently. no pain anywhere but th lump gets noticeably sore when i overly push on it to determine size ect. its immobile, stationary?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Hard lump: May be as simple as a cyst or it may be more complex. Please have the area evaluated by your General Physician, Urgent Care, or preferably a skin specialist, a Dermatologist. You require a hands-on examination, possibly imaging, possibly latests, to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.

Answered 3/25/2020

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A member asked:

A very visible hard lump has formed over the past two years located middle of back over spine. grown slightly in size recently. no pain anywhere but th lump gets noticeably sore when i overly push on it to determine size ect. its immobile, stationary?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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