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A member asked:

I have a painful lump on my side, just above my waist. it's about the size of quarter. what could this be?

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painful lump: It could be a lot of different causes. Lipoma - a benign fatty tumor under the skin, usually can be moved around with fairly well defined contours is a commonly seen lump. It could be painful as it expands and pushes on the surrounding structures.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 7/11/2018

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