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I am 18 years old male & i have a small (1.5cm) hard lump below my left nipple since i was.15. is it something serious?

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Dr. Christopher Abel
Dr. Christopher Abelanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Gynecomastia: Sounds like gynecomastia - a benign enlargement of breast tissue. I would recommend talking with your physician about it at your next visit.
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