Inflamed infected lipoma lots of nerve pain from swollen pressure enlarged lipoma. What is next step to get relief? (photos)
wcjohnson66Jul 10, 2018
I've had a golf size lipoma located on my upper back just below my neck for at least 15 years. It has never given me any problems and doctors have said, there is no reason to remove it. But last week it started swelling, red & infection (I consistently run a low grade fever 99-101). I for sure want it removed now but I doubt surgery is possible without eliminating the infection & swelling. What would be my next step? Visit general MD to clear infection with referral to dermatologist for removal?
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