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There are.two lumps on my ribs one on the left and one on the right. they feel fatty. and they hurt. like a sharp pain. what could it be?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

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Could be sebaceous : Cyst (accumulation of greasy materials inside a cyst) or lipoma(fatty tumor) only your dr can give u an accurate dx.Pain comes from the pressure on the nerve endings underneath the skin. Give us feedback

Answered 3/28/2013

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A member asked:

There are.two lumps on my ribs one on the left and one on the right. they feel fatty. and they hurt. like a sharp pain. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

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