Brief Answer: Ultrasound Abdomen to clear the picture Detailed Answer: Dear Friend, A lump in the area you are describing (Left Hypochondrium) , this area has spleen, so if you are feeling a lump there, it might be a spleenic lump. The spleen usually grows towards the Right lower abdomen. It's very difficult to say its spleen or not without an examination. Do you have any fever , anemia , weight loss, night sweats or do you feel any lymph nodes? I suggest you for a physical examination followed by Ultrasound Abdomen , General Blood Picture. Ultrasound Abdomen will clear most of the picture , that is spleen enlargement of malaria , leukemia , lymphoma , spleenic abscess, cyst. It's also possible that there is nothing and you are just feeling your fat , or a lipoma there. But , yes, it's always better to be sure. Remaining investigations and the treatment would depend on Ultrasound report. Wish you Good luck. I hope i am able to solve your query , if you have any other query , you may ask me.

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