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I have several, about 20 small cysts over each ribcage. they are hard, and painless. i've lost 100 pounds, and they have stayed is this lipoma's?
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Sounds like: Sebaceous cysts or lipomas, nothing life-threatening. But show it to your doctor to be sure.
Answered 6/4/2013
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