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What Cause Hard Lump On The Rib After Injury?
Hi, 2 years ago I broke some ribs on my right side of my body. Now it seems like a hard deposit is left looking like a hard lump on my rib cage. I have no pain, no trouble breathing, but it just seems to be aggravated if I lay on my stomach for a period of time? Is this normal or no.
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
Hi,
This is likely to be callous formation which is normal after fractured ribs. It is the bony and fibrous tissue that forms around a fracture site. You may feel the lump or swelling but it is nothing to worry about. It may remain for a long time and will not cause a problem.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
This is likely to be callous formation which is normal after fractured ribs. It is the bony and fibrous tissue that forms around a fracture site. You may feel the lump or swelling but it is nothing to worry about. It may remain for a long time and will not cause a problem.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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