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Pinkish ball looking thing on my belly button.pain comes on and off in the day, im a 18 yr old male.?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Granuloma? : Most likely a granuloma, but could be scar tissue, small hernia. See your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 10/4/2016

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