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Hi there is a lump on my spine. it has been there for a few weeks and today it seems to have increased in size. it is in the middle of my shoulder blades. today is the first day that i can feel it. it feels hard where it used to feel soft.

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Dr. Jeffrey Gross answered

Superficial lump: A superficial lump growing that fast could be an infection that has formed an abscess. This can become chronic and harder. It is easy to remove under local anesthetic.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 12/26/2020

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A member asked:

Hi there is a lump on my spine. it has been there for a few weeks and today it seems to have increased in size. it is in the middle of my shoulder blades. today is the first day that i can feel it. it feels hard where it used to feel soft.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Gross answered

Dr Brown agreed

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