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Hi, i know the liver is below the ribcage, but is it possible for someone to feel liver pain between the right armpit and rib cage? thanks

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Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Yes: But it could be something else as well (lung issue, rib issue, etc).

Answered 3/19/2013

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Yes: Because the liver can span from the nipple line to below the rib cage, depending on size and body habitus.

Answered 10/23/2016

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