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What Causes Pea Sized Lump On Lower Left Rib Cage?
Hello, I have a lump about the size of a pea on my lower left rib cage. It has been there for about a year and hasn t changed in size but I have noticed that it is a bit tender. I have seen my doctor and he sent me to a surgeon/specialist about a year ago. He said to watch it and make sure it hasn t changed in size. I m just a bit concerned it is tender. I should note that my son was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma two years ago and went through chemo/radiation.
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!
If I were your treating Doctor for this case of lower left rib cage nodule, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:
1. a lipoma or benign fatty tumor or neurofibroma
2. The second possibility is of a benign cyst like sebaceous cyst
3. The last possibility is of a lymph node possibly due to non-specific inflammation
Overall, it is benign and nothing to do with Hodgkin's lymphoma and not to worry about this but you could go for FNAC test for confirmation and relieve your concerns!
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
If I were your treating Doctor for this case of lower left rib cage nodule, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:
1. a lipoma or benign fatty tumor or neurofibroma
2. The second possibility is of a benign cyst like sebaceous cyst
3. The last possibility is of a lymph node possibly due to non-specific inflammation
Overall, it is benign and nothing to do with Hodgkin's lymphoma and not to worry about this but you could go for FNAC test for confirmation and relieve your concerns!
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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