Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Lump On Upper Sternum Causing Pain, Normal X-ray. Second Opinion Required?
Hello, I found a hard lump on the left side of my upper sternum. It is hard, so it kind of feels like a rib but is painful. I went to a new Dr. and he looked at my like I was crazy and side it was just my rib. He did a chest xray and called me and said the results were normal. But I have never noticed this before and I can feel it and it is different than my other side. Should I get a second opinion? Thanks.
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
Dear patient,
It is always healthy to get a second opinion if you still have remaining questions and doubts about the initial evaluation. It could be a bone callus, a cyst, etc, meaning a benign finding; if it is indeed a benign finding confirmed by another colleague, that will give you more peac of mind. Make sure you bring the x-ray results and other tests to the colleague you visit.
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
It is always healthy to get a second opinion if you still have remaining questions and doubts about the initial evaluation. It could be a bone callus, a cyst, etc, meaning a benign finding; if it is indeed a benign finding confirmed by another colleague, that will give you more peac of mind. Make sure you bring the x-ray results and other tests to the colleague you visit.
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on X ray
Loading Online Doctors....