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What Does Rib Is Very Swollen And Has A Lump Too Indicate?
i had an ultrasound to diagnose a hernia and had a mushroom cloud shape in ultrasound. Since the ultrasound my right side under rib is very swollen and has a lump too just like above mybelly button. what could this be???? they say they cant say its a hernia for sure and want to do surgery to see.
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
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1.It could be hernia or mass lesion which is difficult to differentiate by an ultrasound.
2.In this case even before surgery a CT - computer tomography will help to diagnose the cause.
3.Could be some thing coming from the bone / rib or diaphragm.
4.A x-ray will give a over view of the pathology.
5.After all an FNAC - to confirm the cell type - before plan for surgery. Good luck.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.It could be hernia or mass lesion which is difficult to differentiate by an ultrasound.
2.In this case even before surgery a CT - computer tomography will help to diagnose the cause.
3.Could be some thing coming from the bone / rib or diaphragm.
4.A x-ray will give a over view of the pathology.
5.After all an FNAC - to confirm the cell type - before plan for surgery. Good luck.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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