Sometimes these lumps can become infected and you will have red skin over the lump, feel unwell and can occasionally see some pus under the skin if it is a cyst. When infected, they often need antibiotics - with cysts, it can help to draw out the infection with a warm compress. I...
Fine-needle aspiration During a fine-needle aspiration, the surgeon will put a thin needle through the skin and into the lump. Cells will be drawn into the needle, and given to a pathologist to look at under a microscope. Needle aspiration might also be done to determine if the lump is ...