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What Is A Small Lump Around The Ribs Suggestive Of?
I have a small (About 1 inch diameter) lump next to the middle of my rips on the left side. It feels grainy like when you massage out a little knot, except it can t be massaged out. It has caused me some but quick pain after a hard workout (Like i got the wind knocked out of me or a cramp). It doesn t hurt to touch and has no color. It has gotten more noticeable because i have been loosing weight. Should i get it checked?
Mon, 9 Mar 2020
Hello,
This lump could be a skin lipoma or a lymph node. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing a chest X-ray study and an ultrasound of the soft tissues in this region.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
This lump could be a skin lipoma or a lymph node. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing a chest X-ray study and an ultrasound of the soft tissues in this region.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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