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Have Bump On Left Rib Cage. Serious?
Question: hi i have a bump on my top left ribcage below brest but a fair bit away. it sometimes pops or clicks when i bend down do u know what this could be and is it serious
Hi ,
Thanks for posting your query.
It could be Lipoma or growth from underlying connective tissue.
It does not seems to be serious but it is better to get it checked out.
Hope this will helps you. Let me know if you have any more concern.
Please accept my answer if you do not have further query.
Wishing you good health.
Warm regards
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Thanks for posting your query.
It could be Lipoma or growth from underlying connective tissue.
It does not seems to be serious but it is better to get it checked out.
Hope this will helps you. Let me know if you have any more concern.
Please accept my answer if you do not have further query.
Wishing you good health.
Warm regards
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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