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My father has a soft-skinned tumor like structure that gradually grow for the past 6 years on the right portion of his navel.is it a cyst?please help.

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Hernia: Sounds like a hernia or lipoma. Both of which are relatively benign. However, i would recommend that anything that is "growing" be evaluated by a physician.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/2/2013

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