Suggest treatment for a lump on the back
Patient: my husband has a large lump on his back we have not squeezed on it but it has now become sore like a pimple    I looked at  it it has a small red spot like a pimple   I reminds me of a lump mom had on her back that when squeezed there would be white smell stuff   when i feel the lump it feels firm   he has had it for four years and it really has mot gotten much bigger, when he showed to the doctor he was told not to worry but if it began to hurt he would send him to somelse  the lump is about two inches long   what type of doctor should he see Doctor: Hi,Welcome with your query to HCM virtual Clinic.I reviewed all the details of your query,in context of the of the large lump on your husband's back.Based on the facts of your query,You seem to have infected Sebaceous Cyst,which though  firm/soar and existing there for 4 yrs without any increase in size,has been confirmed by your doctor as not emergency problem as off now.This ambiguity in the diagnosis by your doctor,indicates  confusion in its assessment and to resolve this I would suggest Second Opinion from ER Surgeon,who would confirm its cause and diagnosis by physical examination and by USG if need be and would treat it in the best possible way.So you need to have Second Opinion from Er Surgeon.Hope this reply would help you to plan treatment with your doctors and resolve your worries.Will appreciate writing excellent review comments to help the needy patient visitors like you at HCM.Welcome any further query and information in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.M.S.Genl-CVTS