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Q: Hard Lump On Back

asked by: Zer0 on December 9th, 2007

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Hi, I have had a lump on my back for maybe a year or so I think. I am not really sure how long it has been there, but I kind of just ignored it. It is on the upper back near the left side. When I touch it it is very hard, and it doesn't move at all. I am posting here because while I have had it for a long time it recently seems to have gotten noticeably larger. It is about the size of a quarter now when it used to be about the size of a nickle. The other thing I noticed is a new lump near the middle of my back a little to the left, but more in the center than the large lump. This lump is very small (centimeters), but has the same characteristics of the larger lump (hard, doesn't move). The lump doesn't hurt, but if I lay down it might ache a little over time. Anyway I have to go, but if there is any other relevant information I need to provide let me know. Thanks.

Replies(16)

MandMs

replied on December 14th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Do the lumps have rubbery consistency?
Is the skin overlying the lesion normal and not connected to the lump?

Zer0

replied on December 14th, 2007

New User

It doesn't seem that the skin is connected to the lump it is overtop of it. The lump is hard I don't know if I'd say rubbery though.

MandMs

replied on June 12th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Sorry for delayed post!

Lump that has a history of a slowly growing process for several years and usually do not cause any real discomfort, just mild tenderness occasionally, is known as lipoma.
It is a benign tumor composed of mature fat cells.
This lump can very in diameter from 2-10 cm and usual location is back and shoulders.
Men often develop more than one lipoma.
These aren't life-threatening lumps (surgically removed).

lukecotter

replied on May 12th, 2009

New User

Small Lump that is hard and light brown on my lower back

I have had a lump on the lower part of my back for about a year now. I thought that It could of been an old chicken pock scar but I am not sure it is small and feels hard. The colour has slightly changed to a darker brown then it used to be, recently i have had shooting pains going down my back near to where my lump is but not very often.

Please could you give me advise on what you may think this is.

Many thanks

Luke

lukecotter

replied on May 12th, 2009

New User

A small hard lump light brown in colour at the bottom of my back

I have had a small hard lump under the skin for about a year now, I have felt it and it feels hard I would say pea sized. However within the past weeks i have started to get shooting pains going down my back and I have noticed it has changed in colour from light brown slightly darker.

I am concerned to what It may be please can you give me advice.

Many thanks

Luke

MyrahU

replied on May 12th, 2009

Active User, very eHealthy

Anytime you have a bump or mole on your body that changes color, it needs to be looked at. The pain should also be a sign to get it checked. Since you said you thought it was a chicken pox scar, I'm guessing it's small right now. Your doctor will look at it and if it looks even slightly suspicious, he'll take a biopsy (or cut the thing off completely, since it's small).

Next time, don't ignore symptoms. Okay?

worried09090

replied on June 3rd, 2009

New User

hard lump/mass on upper back with foul discharge

I have had a lump/bump on my upper center back for some years now and if pressed a dark squzzly substance comes in the past few days the substance coming out has been bigger and moist and when pressed shoots out it is dark in color and has a foul smell it is not a bump with a head but more of a bump with a hard mass and a small hole that is always open

MyrahU

replied on June 3rd, 2009

Active User, very eHealthy

Sounds like a cyst. You should go to the doctor and have them drain it and do a biopsy, just in case it's something else.

How does something like this not make you go to the doctor?

Worried1993

replied on July 26th, 2009

New User

i have a hard lump in the middle of my back along my spine. ive had it for about a year now and its gotten a little bigger, but not really a lot. . .i have no idea what it could be but its about the size of a quarter. it doesnt move when you touch it and im scared it could be a cyst

MyrahU

replied on July 27th, 2009

Active User, very eHealthy

Don't be scared that it might be a cyst. They are very common and rarely turn cancerous. More commonly, they can become infected and turn into an abscess. If they don't go away on their own, the doctor can either drain it or remove it. Next time you are at the doctor, have it looked at. If it gets any bigger, make an appointment.

088447

replied on September 15th, 2009

New User

i also have a small pe sized lup on my back i dont know what it is. it used to be like one now it has formed into two joined together it is hard and i get some pains in it sometimes

Many Thanks x

088447

replied on September 15th, 2009

New User

please help! Smile

MyrahU

replied on September 15th, 2009

Active User, very eHealthy

It could be a cyst. You should have a doctor look at it, especially if you are having pain in it and it is getting larger or spreading. It's probably nothing, but it's always better to get things like this looked at sooner rather than later. It will certainly help you peace of mind.

088447

replied on September 18th, 2009

New User

Thanks, im gonna get it looked at by a docter will give u info on what he/she said.

U talk like you are a doctor are you?

Many Thanks :}

MyrahU

replied on September 18th, 2009

Active User, very eHealthy

No, I'm not a doctor.

healthconcernns

replied on October 6th, 2009

New User

Lump on back

I have one too on my lower back. very small. sometimes not noticeable at all, but other times it sticks out feels like a pea under my skin and is almost a veiny color. many years ago i think i recall puss coming out of it. help!

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