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I feel a lump under my left breast on my ribs. should i be concerned?
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Yes and no: We need more history to find out your risk like age, family hx etc.
Answered 9/17/2016
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Need to be checked: Though it may not feel like it is in your breast, you need to get it checked. It could a calcium deposit on the rib, a breast lump that has attached itself to muscle, a healing fracture, etc. I would start by seeing your gynecologist.
Answered 2/8/2016
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