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I Have Lump On My Right Side Rib
Question: I went to doctors for a lump on my right side rib. Xrays were normal they feel it's a strain but I did nothing to strain it lump is getting bigger any thoughts not painful at all
Brief Answer:
Lipoma
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but it is better to attach a photo as a report in a follow up query. However the most common cause of a lump in this area is lipoma which is completely benign and won’t show in an X-ray.. However, I would recommend that you get a ct scan to exclude any other more serious causes such as liver mass as X-ray diagnostic ability is very limited. I hope you find this helpful. If you don’t have any other clarifications then please close the discussion..
Lipoma
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but it is better to attach a photo as a report in a follow up query. However the most common cause of a lump in this area is lipoma which is completely benign and won’t show in an X-ray.. However, I would recommend that you get a ct scan to exclude any other more serious causes such as liver mass as X-ray diagnostic ability is very limited. I hope you find this helpful. If you don’t have any other clarifications then please close the discussion..
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