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What can i do about painful lipomas along ribcage?
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Indication 4 removal: Ask your doc for a chest x-ray and surgical referral regarding these lipomas/benign fatty tumors. You may have indication for surgical removal.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Surgery: Removing the lipomas would be a very successful and safe way of dealing with your problem.
Answered 3/23/2013
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