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I have a painful raised lump which makes a line on my mid to below my rib cage. any ideas what this could be?
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Yes, it could be: Phlebitis of the vein in the area. But show it to a doctor to be sure, it is impossible tell for sure by your brief verbal description alone.
Answered 5/21/2013
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