I have what I assume to be a cyst or form of lipoma(?) on the midsection of my back directly in sync with my spinal cord. It is skin colored, painless by touch, and semi-mobile about the size of a nickle. I have had it for 2 years and I have acute back strain which I think may be caused by this since I have had discomfort for about 1 1/2 to 2 years as well. How can I diagnose if this is really the cause of my discomfort and get it covered by insurance to have it removed?
Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. Well you have mentioned your back strain since last 2 year sand have Cyst /Lipoma which you are not sure on Midsection of Back. In Such Cases treatment depends on factor of involvement of Spinal Cord) ; If this Cyst / Lipoma or Lump of some other etiology is Superficial which means that if it involves Skin or subcutaneous tissues (Tissue below skin) then Treatment is Excision by Surgery B) ;If this Lump has Spinal Cord involvement then treatment is totally different... The Surgeon (Euro/Spine) evaluated the Spinal Cord involvement and the extent of involvement clinical examinations MRI spine and further treatment is guided by the extent of involvement by Neurosurgeon/Spine Surgeon. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks.