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Painless mass on my upper rib cage. softish. doesn't move easily. 21 year old female. i can only feel it when i am sitting up not laying down?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen : If you feel a mass, it is probably best to be seen and fully evaluated. The most likely cause is a lipoma, which is completely benign, but without being seen you could have something more serious and not know it. Safest thing would be to let someone take a look at it.

Answered 12/7/2015

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