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What Causes Hard Lump On Right Rib?

HI, my 3 yo son has a hard lump on his right rib that is hard and the size of a pea. It doesn t hurt and when he lifts his right arm, you are see the lump protruding out. It feels hard like a bone and is not mobile- is this a bone spur? The skin and everything around it is normal with no discoloration. He has had no injuries or surgeries.
Wed, 10 Feb 2016
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Hi, i am Dr. Diana and would be happy to answer your question. According to the information given by you, sounds like this lump has its origin from the rib. Before commenting further I would also like to know if the swelling has been increasing or is it the same in size? If it is increasing in size, you definitely have to get it checked from a pediatrician. If it is same size over past 3 years, then just keep a check over the size. Most of the times such bony swellings reduce with growing age. Also keep a watch on similar swellings anywhere else in the body.
I hope I have been able to give you enough information on, how to follow up this swelling. Take care and let us know if you have any further querries on this topic.
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What Causes Hard Lump On Right Rib?

Hi, i am Dr. Diana and would be happy to answer your question. According to the information given by you, sounds like this lump has its origin from the rib. Before commenting further I would also like to know if the swelling has been increasing or is it the same in size? If it is increasing in size, you definitely have to get it checked from a pediatrician. If it is same size over past 3 years, then just keep a check over the size. Most of the times such bony swellings reduce with growing age. Also keep a watch on similar swellings anywhere else in the body. I hope I have been able to give you enough information on, how to follow up this swelling. Take care and let us know if you have any further querries on this topic.