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I seem to be having a lot of issues with a lump or cyst at the top of my butt crack below my lower back. i'm not what they are or treatment.

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Dr. Tara Passow answered

Pilonidal cyst: It's a common location for a type of cyst called pilonidal cyst. They are often removed, but I don't think it would have to be removed if not painful, red, swollen, growing.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 1/24/2016

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A member asked:

I seem to be having a lot of issues with a lump or cyst at the top of my butt crack below my lower back. i'm not what they are or treatment.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tara Passow answered

Dr Wright agreed

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