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A 31-year-old male asked:

Lump on chest left side. is it a lymph node or a cyst? it's small sort of tender when squeezing or moved around. however skin is tight/thin in that area?

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Dr. Stanley Katzanswered

Dermatology 49 years experience

probably is a cyst or even a lipoma. However, you should see a dermatologist to confirm and possibly remove.

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Answered Jun 14, 2021

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