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A member asked:

I have a small hard lump, not movable, under the skin on the right side of my stomach just below ribs. i noticed a week back. it cauaes no pain.

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Probably ok: This sounds like it could be a subcutaneous cyst or lipoma.

Answered 10/10/2016

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