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Hard, movable lump between two ribs on right side? no pain, oval shaped and about dime sized. what could this be?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Cyst or lipoma would: be the first guesses. but in order to be sure you can see your dermatologist or have biopsy done. Typically on a cyst there is a tiny opening about the size of a pin head, through which the keratin contents can be expressed

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/16/2014

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A member asked:

Hard, movable lump between two ribs on right side? no pain, oval shaped and about dime sized. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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