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My pigs lump

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Question
I just wanted you to know that you were right about the cyst on my pig's back. We ended up taking her to a vet and he said that is was a sebaceous cyst.  He did just what you described and I got to watch. It was very interesting.  

Is there a chance that this will come back again?

Answer
I'm glad to hear that your pig is okay. There is always a chance that a sebaceous cyst will return.  Sometimes they come back in a week or so, and if that's the case very often the exit wound is still open and can be expressed without another incision. Now that you've seen it you know what to do and should be able to handle it on your own. If not, just contact me again.