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A 44-year-old female asked:

I workout a lot lift weights,tennis,etc. i noticed a tender lump in my upper oblique muscle.could it just be a knot? rolls under my fingers.a concern?

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Dr. Merrill Reuteranswered

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 37 years experience

Needs checked: Could be just lymph node, but if tender and mobile, should be checked by medical professional.

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