
Noticed Bulging From The Rib Cage Area. What Could Be Causing This?

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The bulging from the rib cage area can possibly be due to-
1. A lipoma- a benign collection of fat cells.
2. A benign tumor usually involving soft tissue structures or underlying muscle tissue.
3. Boil or Abscess: It generally starts as a reddened, tender area. Over time, the area becomes firm and hard. Eventually, the center of the abscess softens and becomes filled with pus.
4. Sebaceous cyst: It is filled with a soft, whitish brown material that sometimes oozes out onto the skin's surface. This material is called sebum. If this protruding is accompanied by pain as well then there is a possibility of infection.
For the confirmation of diagnosis, you need to get this lump examined from a doctor and get a MRI scan for any soft tissue growth and a FNAB (fine needle aspiration biopsy) done.
Till then, you get this lump examined from a doctor, apply warm compresses on the lump because if it is a boil then application of warm compresses will help.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.

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