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What Causes Hard Lump On Bottom Of Left Rib Area?

Hi dr i have just been changing my 6 mth old baby boy and noticed a hard lump on his bottom left ribs. It dosent seem to be causing him any pain or discomfort its just worried me a little. I suffer from what they call fliating rib syndrome n when it flares up its agony. Should i be worried....
Fri, 13 Feb 2015
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Pediatrician, Cardiology 's  Response
Hello
Painless hard swelling on left side of chest is usually bony in origin most commonly from rib.As it is painless chances of any acute condition like costochondritis, fracture or hematoma(collection of blood due to unnoticed trauma) is very less. Even floating rib syndrome is unlikely.
Some conditions particularly involving bone and presenting as lump like eosinophilic granuloma,cystic bone changes can be there,but it is uncommon in this age group.
I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician for clinical examination and an imaging may be needed to see the character of bony swelling.
Regards
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What Causes Hard Lump On Bottom Of Left Rib Area?

Hello Painless hard swelling on left side of chest is usually bony in origin most commonly from rib.As it is painless chances of any acute condition like costochondritis, fracture or hematoma(collection of blood due to unnoticed trauma) is very less. Even floating rib syndrome is unlikely. Some conditions particularly involving bone and presenting as lump like eosinophilic granuloma,cystic bone changes can be there,but it is uncommon in this age group. I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician for clinical examination and an imaging may be needed to see the character of bony swelling. Regards