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I have a small lump on the top of my left rib cage under skin. it isn't painful.

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Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Sounds like: This can be many things. Your description is very general. Most likely benign. Could be a sebaceous cyst or a lipoma. Have a doctor examine you. www.drlugo.com

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I have a small lump on the top of my left rib cage under skin. it isn't painful.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

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