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A member asked:

Could a fatty breast lump on the right breast chestwall cause a heart attack and shortness of breath?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

No: A chest wall lipoma should have no such effect.

Dr Avdalovic and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/14/2013

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No: But i would get that checked by your physician.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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