<human>: 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?
<bot>: 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.