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Okay so my friend has like a bump between her ribs and her armpit, she said it feels hard and it's about the size of 10 cents.she also said it hurts when she presses on it. it's a normal colour and there doesn't seem to be liquid,what could this be?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Bumps : There are often fatty tumors in the skin. There so many possible reasons for this. Much more information is needed. It is best evaluated by a doctor in person

Answered 1/13/2021

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A member asked:

Okay so my friend has like a bump between her ribs and her armpit, she said it feels hard and it's about the size of 10 cents.she also said it hurts when she presses on it. it's a normal colour and there doesn't seem to be liquid,what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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