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I have a 4in cm mass on my ribcage, it moves around i was ordered a CT scan chest abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast it showed nothing on the scan, it feels uncomfortable like i almost have a ball under my left breast and it also hurts to hold something heavy i get a real strong pain on my lower left side the right is ok but the left is where it seems all my problems are. what should i do next?
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The most common reason for a lump forming on the ribs is something known as a lipoma, which is a collection of fatty tissue. This type of lump can lie beneath the surface of the skin covering a rib. They are usually painless, freely mobile under your fingers and stay the same over time. I suggest to do a CT to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope my answer was helpful.
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Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician
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What Could Heavy Mass Under Ribcage Be?
Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The most common reason for a lump forming on the ribs is something known as a lipoma, which is a collection of fatty tissue. This type of lump can lie beneath the surface of the skin covering a rib. They are usually painless, freely mobile under your fingers and stay the same over time. I suggest to do a CT to confirm the diagnosis. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician