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What Causes Lump On The Chest?
last night I noticed a hard lump on the right side of my son s chest, half way between his sternum and nipple. It is very hard, and feels almost like a bone. Is it most likely just a variation in his bone structure? He s 4 and just had a school physical a couple of weeks ago, and I don t think it was there then.
Tue, 18 Aug 2020
Hi,
It is difficult to comment on this without seeing him. But some prominence can be felt normally at the junction between ribs and sternum (Costo-chondral junction). You might be referring to this. If this is more prominent than usual, we have to evaluate for any calcium or vitamin D deficiency. If there is no pain or tenderness, it is unlikely to be a disease process. If you are still concerned, kindly get it examined with his pediatrician.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
It is difficult to comment on this without seeing him. But some prominence can be felt normally at the junction between ribs and sternum (Costo-chondral junction). You might be referring to this. If this is more prominent than usual, we have to evaluate for any calcium or vitamin D deficiency. If there is no pain or tenderness, it is unlikely to be a disease process. If you are still concerned, kindly get it examined with his pediatrician.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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