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 answered
30 years experience General Surgery
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!
Answered on Jan 5, 2019
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