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I just found a hard moveable nodule under my breast , more towards ribs but where my bra touches and is painful how to differentiate lipoma vs mass?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam: and a breast ultrasound are the best ideas for you.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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