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What Causes Lump Under The Breast Post Ribs Fracture?

Hello doctor, I had a car crash almost two years ago, and had broken ribs where the airbag hit me. I noticed only now that I have a lump on the side of a rib below my breast. The area of the lump seems to be consistent with that of the airbag hitting me. The lump feels like rolling under my fingers. Is it dangerous? What should I do. I live very far from doctors. Thank you for your help.
Wed, 22 Feb 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

Probable diagnosis : Hematoma
Differential diagnosis : Seroma/lipoma
Plan of treatment : Conservative/Needle aspiration
Investigations : Basic blood investigations,FNAC (rarely)
Outcome : Excellent

All the symptoms you have mentioned suggest the possibility of a hematoma.It is nothing but a collection of blood under the site of injury.There is nothing to worry in it because it is a highly curable condition and chances of complications are very less.
If there is any diagnostic confusion ,you have to do a procedure called FNAC(Fine Needle Aspiration cytology),in which a needle is introduced in to the swelling a portion of it taken out and studied under microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
I suggest you to consult a general surgeon and get the proper evaluation and treatment done.He will either aspirate the fluid/blood in case of hematoma and if it is a lipoma treatment is by surgical excision.
Hope this information helps.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
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What Causes Lump Under The Breast Post Ribs Fracture?

Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Probable diagnosis : Hematoma Differential diagnosis : Seroma/lipoma Plan of treatment : Conservative/Needle aspiration Investigations : Basic blood investigations,FNAC (rarely) Outcome : Excellent All the symptoms you have mentioned suggest the possibility of a hematoma.It is nothing but a collection of blood under the site of injury.There is nothing to worry in it because it is a highly curable condition and chances of complications are very less. If there is any diagnostic confusion ,you have to do a procedure called FNAC(Fine Needle Aspiration cytology),in which a needle is introduced in to the swelling a portion of it taken out and studied under microscope to confirm the diagnosis. I suggest you to consult a general surgeon and get the proper evaluation and treatment done.He will either aspirate the fluid/blood in case of hematoma and if it is a lipoma treatment is by surgical excision. Hope this information helps. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain