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I discovered a lump on the right side of my abdomen about 3 inches across from my belly button. what could it be? it does not hurt.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Painless Lumps: Without pain or other symptoms of being ill this is most likely the benign and common problem of a lipoma. Lipomas are common collections of extra fat cells. The surgeons cut them out if they become painful or infected.

Answered 5/31/2018

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