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I have a lump on my left side rib cage on my stomach what does it mean?

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Rib lump: It's hard to know what this is without seeing it. Often it can be a lipoma, a small fatty lump or a cyst especially if the lump is smooth and mobile.

Answered 5/19/2018

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