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I noticed a small knot directly under my breast not on my breast but at the base of my rib.. no pain just kinda freaked me out.. what could it be?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Exam: If you are able to feel a breast lump then you need to be seen by a doctor. An exam and perhaps a diagnostic mammogram can be done to evaluate the mass.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/14/2015

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A member asked:

I noticed a small knot directly under my breast not on my breast but at the base of my rib.. no pain just kinda freaked me out.. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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