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What Causes A Lump On The Lower Ribs?

Hi,I have a oval about a half of an inch lump on the right side on my lower ribs.I noticed it after last pregnancy.It is moveable,feels firm & grainy when I press it.It is tender on that side,feels like ribs stay sore alot on that side.I went to GYN about a year ago and he said it was nothing to worry about but it still bothers me and I worry.I can see it when I stand and look in the mirror that it sticks out compared to my left side.What does this sound like to you?
Mon, 19 May 2014
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Hi.
This is either a lipoma or a sebaceous cyst.
It is better to get this removed (excised) for 2 reasons.
1> your get rid of the disease and
2> you get the histopathological diagnosis- makes you tension-free that it is not a cancer.
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What Causes A Lump On The Lower Ribs?

Hi. This is either a lipoma or a sebaceous cyst. It is better to get this removed (excised) for 2 reasons. 1 your get rid of the disease and 2 you get the histopathological diagnosis- makes you tension-free that it is not a cancer.