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I have had a lump in my left rib cage on bottom. it's about a gum ball size and have had it couple months now. never hurt until now ?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Get it checked: It may be a lipoma which is a benign fatty tumor. Sometimes they can start to hurt. See your doctor for an exam as that is the only way to tell what the lump might be.

Answered 7/31/2014

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A member asked:

I have had a lump in my left rib cage on bottom. it's about a gum ball size and have had it couple months now. never hurt until now ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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