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A 31-year-old male asked:

Pea sized hard lump under the skin on my stomach under my rib that rolls with my finger, likelihood that it is lipoma?

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Dr. David Earle
Dr. David Earleanswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
Sounds likely: Could also be a small epidermoid cyst under the skin. Doesn't sound like a hernia. See your primary care provider for an exam to find out more. Hope this helps!
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