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A member asked:

Kinda painful lump/bump right at the top of my butt crack, it's not really close to my anus. what could this be?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Possible: Pilonidal cyst or abscess. See a colorectal surgeon for advice on how to manage it both short term and long term.

Answered 2/25/2014

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