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Should I See Doctor For Lump Under Center Of Right Rib Cage After Gallbladder Removal?

I had my gallbladder out on October 17th (laproscopic). I just found a small pea sized lump under the center of right right rib cage. Could it have anything to do with the surgery, or should I see my doctor? I have had some minor stabbing pains in that area the last week or so, and the lump is slightly sore if I mash on it.
Fri, 31 Jan 2014
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Anesthesiologist 's  Response
Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
I suspect it is not related to your laproscopic cholecystectomy.
I think you might have the fatty lump called lipoma.
It is usually painless.
But some lipomas are painful on applying pressure.
The pain indicates either it may compress the nerves or new blood vessels growing in lipoma.
It is usually benign and does not need any surgery.
If it is too much painful, you have consult the surgeon and plan for removal by simple excision.

Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Should I See Doctor For Lump Under Center Of Right Rib Cage After Gallbladder Removal?

Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I suspect it is not related to your laproscopic cholecystectomy. I think you might have the fatty lump called lipoma. It is usually painless. But some lipomas are painful on applying pressure. The pain indicates either it may compress the nerves or new blood vessels growing in lipoma. It is usually benign and does not need any surgery. If it is too much painful, you have consult the surgeon and plan for removal by simple excision. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.