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I have a pain and lump in my upper left abdomen under the rib cage what could this be?

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Some thoughts...: Any new painful lump should be checked out by your doctor soon. It's really hard to say without a thorough exam or more history. Some thoughts include a sebaceous cyst, a lipoma, a blood collection from trauma, or the beginning of an abscess formation. Good luck and be sure to get it checked out!

Dr Jiva agreed

Answered 10/23/2013

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