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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Protruding Bone On Left Sternum, Lowering Platelet Count. Is It Xyphoid Or A Tumour?

I have had loewring platelets since 2006 and a protruding bone/ tumor a little to the left of my sternum. The doctor thinks it is my xyphoid, but I will be honest, I think it is much more. It has become bigger and I do not have to search for it anymor eit is right there. The insurance company denied a CT scan and having 3 little ones I am starting to get very scared about my healt!h! Any suggestions on who to go to or what you might think it would be? I can t even lay on my back or side because it bother me so much!!
Fri, 12 Jul 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.

It could very well be your xyphoid process, it may have gotten calcified and that is why you feel the lump. But that is only one explanation, it could very well be a hernia or a tumor as well.
Since your insurance company isnt letting you take a CT scan, at least get an x ray done, it may show us what we need to see, it's a bit of a long shot, CT would have been ideal, but since it cant be used ask for an xray at least. It is way cheaper, they shouldnt mind.

I hope this answered your question.
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Protruding Bone On Left Sternum, Lowering Platelet Count. Is It Xyphoid Or A Tumour?

Hi, Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities. It could very well be your xyphoid process, it may have gotten calcified and that is why you feel the lump. But that is only one explanation, it could very well be a hernia or a tumor as well. Since your insurance company isnt letting you take a CT scan, at least get an x ray done, it may show us what we need to see, it s a bit of a long shot, CT would have been ideal, but since it cant be used ask for an xray at least. It is way cheaper, they shouldnt mind. I hope this answered your question.