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What Causes Movable Lump Under Skin Below Chest Area?
Question: I found a lump between my skin and ribs, 3 inch down from my chest, it seems to be oval shaped and I can move it around some what. Any idea what it is?
Brief Answer:
Lipoma or sebaceus cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
A lump in this location is most likely a lipoma or sebaceus cyst. Both lumps are benign lesions. Both does not turn into a cancer.
Lipoma is usually soft, rounded and movable. its like a marble under the skin.
Sebaceus cyst is usually not movable, little bit harder. There might be a tiny hole in the area where its attached to the skin.
Both lesions can be removed by a surgeon. Such removal can be than with local anesthesia and small incision.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Lipoma or sebaceus cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
A lump in this location is most likely a lipoma or sebaceus cyst. Both lumps are benign lesions. Both does not turn into a cancer.
Lipoma is usually soft, rounded and movable. its like a marble under the skin.
Sebaceus cyst is usually not movable, little bit harder. There might be a tiny hole in the area where its attached to the skin.
Both lesions can be removed by a surgeon. Such removal can be than with local anesthesia and small incision.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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