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What is this red swollen lump under my nipple?

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Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Unknown: Impossible to tell without visual, inspection. Could be a cyst, acne, tumor, infection, traumatic injury. See your doctor for evaluation.

Answered 6/13/2013

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