Lower back pain post lipoma removal

Question

I had a lower back lipoma that was removed back in Oct 2017 due to pain. I now feel a lump right under that scar. It does come with pain after my long 12 hr shift at hospital. The pain feels like a pulling pain. What could it be? A lipoma or torn/tearing of scar tissue?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your pain.  I would see your surgeon for an in-person examination to assess whether continued scar tissue is causing your discomfort or if you have a recurrence.  Hope this helps.

Abdulla Fakhro, MD, FACS · Answer

it might just be a small matter related how you scar which he can help with massage therapy and pressure. what you need to rule out is a small nerve ending in the area of the lipoma called a neuroma sometimes they can be painful and patients report they feel like pins or tears. a quick tap on the scar can illicit the same symptoms. why don't you visit your doctor for a quick check up? if he does think it is a neuroma block can help or an excision. 
hope this helps! 
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