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Swollen node behind my back from past 1 year. Can it be a swollen nerve or a tissue
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There are many causes for swelling in the back such as lymph node enlargement, lipoma, sabaceous cyst, dermoid cyst etc. Fine needle aspiration cytology will confirm the diagnosis. Treatment depends on identifying the cause
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