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How To Treat Lump On Mid Rib Cage?
I m only 14 years old and I really don t know what doctor to chose so I hope you know what s going on. Please and thank you. Well my dad has this lump in The middle of his rib cage and seems to be at the bottom of his sternum and at the top of him stomach , is this serious? What s going on ?
Wed, 26 Dec 2018
Hello,
It could be a benign swelling. Consult a thoracic surgeon and get evaluated. You might require a fine needle biopsy in case of diagnostic confusion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be a benign swelling. Consult a thoracic surgeon and get evaluated. You might require a fine needle biopsy in case of diagnostic confusion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Hello,
Consult a physician and plan for a CT thorax to make a diagnosis. We have to rule out possible causes like chindroma.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Consult a physician and plan for a CT thorax to make a diagnosis. We have to rule out possible causes like chindroma.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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