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I had a laparoscopic sterilization 11 months ago now i have a small bump were i had been cut initially and keeps growing but slowly what should i do or what is causing it. thanks in advance?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Bump: Always could be and infection, such as abscess or the like. However, surgical scars can develop "proud flesh" either keloid or dermatofibroma. I would let your surgeon know about this he or she could address it or perhaps dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Answered 5/11/2020

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