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I have a lump size of a golf ball on my lower back below my rib cage on the left what could it be?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Swelling: Could be many things including a sebaceous cyst or a fatty tumor. Have it checked or sen us a picture. An ultrasound may be helpful in making the diagnosis. All the best.

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/20/2018

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A member asked:

I have a lump size of a golf ball on my lower back below my rib cage on the left what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

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