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Little lump in my stomach between my rib cage, what organ is that?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Lump: Not sure exactly what you mean, but may be small muscular hernia. Also consider liver, spleen, or gall bladder.

Answered 5/27/2018

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