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Hi, i have a lump on my left rib costal cartilage (ribs 6,7). ultrasound show 2 small tumors that gp says theyre 1cm lipomas. since lipoma is rare on ribs, should i ask for biopsy or seeing a specialist? im super worried about that?
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Discuss this with your doctor who gave you the original diagnosis. Good Luck
Answered 7/26/2021
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