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I have a lump growing under the skin above my left ribs. it is soft (feels like fat tissue)- recently started hurting. have had chronic cough x1 yr.

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Dr. Arlo Miller answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Probable lipoma: The lump is probably a lipoma, which is a benign fat tumor. If you see a dermatologist, they can usually tell you whether it could be anything else and whether it it worth removing it.

Answered 2/9/2013

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A member asked:

I have a lump growing under the skin above my left ribs. it is soft (feels like fat tissue)- recently started hurting. have had chronic cough x1 yr.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arlo Miller answered

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