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Painful golf ball sized lump about 5" left of umbilicus. what could it be?

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Dr. Mona Shah answered

Possible abscess: Could be abscess. Have Primary care or dermatologist check the lump. Abscess is normally caused by bacterial infection.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Painful golf ball sized lump about 5" left of umbilicus. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mona Shah answered

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