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Sent to Health Experts July 06, 2006 3:31 p.m.

My husband has a large knot on his back. It is to the left of his spinal cord. It's just a large hard knot. He said it does not hurt him. Could you give me some idea on what this might be? He works for an offshore drilling company and he said somedays it swells up to the size of a golf ball. please help

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Nothing yet. He goes to the doctor on July 17.

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July 06, 2006 3:40 p.m. (8 minutes and 53 seconds later)

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This sounds like it could be a cyst and he should have it looked at to make sure it does not need removed being near his spinal chord. Most of the time cysts are painless unless they grow large enough to start affecting the organs or bones they are near so this may be why it does not cause any pain at this time.

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Sent July 06, 2006 3:47 p.m. (7 minutes and 6 seconds later)

If it is a cyst, do you think everything will be okay? This can be treated and he will be okay.

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July 06, 2006 3:50 p.m. (2 minutes and 58 seconds later)

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Yes if it is a cyst then they will first allow it to go away on it's own if not they will remove it if it is in an area that can cause problems or if larger then 6 cm but yes if this is a cyst then he should be fine and can be removed without further complications. I can understand your worry and relate as well but do not over worry yet as making sure he is seen promptly like you are is the best thing and a cyst can be safely removed without further problems and is a common surgery most often performed through out-patient surgery.

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