I had an MRI of the back which showed a lipoma in the muscle near the spine in mid-back.

May 28, 2016
Asked By:colecait2 in Damascus, VA

What is the next move? If I have it removed is it dangerous? Can it be cancer? It has been hurting and very uncomfortable

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June 8, 2016

Answer: I had an MRI of the back which showed a lipoma in the muscle near the spine in mid-back.

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Answer: I had an MRI of the back which showed a lipoma in the muscle near the spine in mid-back.

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May 30, 2016

Answer: I had an MRI of the back which showed a lipoma in the muscle near the spine in the mid-back.

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May 30, 2016

Answer: I had an MRI of the back which showed a lipoma in the muscle near the spine in the mid-back.

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June 1, 2016

Answer: #Lipoma - MRI of the back which showed a lipoma

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Answer: #Lipoma - MRI of the back which showed a lipoma

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