Suggest treatment for a lump in the tailbone area
Patient: I went to the Hostpial about six months ago and they found a lump on the left side of my tail bone and it only hurts every once in awhile they said they think it s a fatty tumor but not sure and wouldn t give me an mri.today it s hurting again and I live in a very small town now.inwas just wondering if it could be s.a.?and should I be worried about the placement? Doctor: I welcome you to healthcare magic for your health concernsI am Dr Fahim and I will looking into your problem     I have gone through your question and understood your concerns. There is lump near your tail bone and it is painless most of the time. It appears to be pilonidal cyst with differential diagnosis of lipoma as well, at present nothing is required except observation. There is chances of it to get infected, then it will results in pilonidal abscess. Timely drainage of this abscess in important, otherwise it will result in pilonidal sinus which will require a surgical excision of the sinus tract under spinal anesthesia. At the moment observe this lump and keep the area dry and clean, if it get painful consult general surgeon.I hope my answer will help. Do rate if you like it.Regards