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A 43-year-old female asked:
Lump in buttocks under skin near top of butt crack. no pain, moves, can't see only feel. should i worry?
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Dr. Ari Ben-Yishayanswered
37 years experience
Probably lipoma: Usually this is a lipoma (benign fatty deposit). Ask your internist to look at it. Do not just ignore, but probably nothing to worry about.
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