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I have external small hard darkish lump on my sternum,dead centre, 1 inch above nipple level.not painful. should i be concerned?

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Dr. roberto Moya
Dr. roberto Moyaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 48 years experience
Yes dermatologist : If you have had it for a long time and has not changed color or appearance such as from birth it's ok. If it has recently appeared or has recently changed in color to darker you should have a dermatologists look at it to determine if to worry or not.
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