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I have a lipoma on top of right side ribs. have aching in right ribs at times. can this be the cause?
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Yes, it could cause : Lipomas are usually painless except if they are large or/and in certain locations over hard surface like ribs or in a tight location where they stretch skin or compress an underlying nerve.
Answered 7/10/2015
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