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It seems that i have a big fatty lump on my left rib cage. i want to say its just under the size of a tennis ball, and more noticeable when i lay down

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Get it checked : You should definitely get this examined by your primary care provider within the next week or two. While this is probably a benign fatty tumor, it sounds quite large and should be checked. Hope this helps!

Answered 4/18/2021

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