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What Causes A Lump On The Left Side Of The Rib Cage?
I have a lump on the left hand side of my ribcage. It s located about 1 inch down/ 3 inches right from my left nipple and is about 1.5 inches in circumference. My GP tells me it s leaked cartilage, but it keeps getting bigger, it s painful to press down on, on the left handside. Also the surrounding regions of the lump are tender/painful to the touch.
Sat, 17 Jan 2015
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well, it seems that it could be some sebaceous cyst or a neurofibroma like benign condition ; not to worry much!
if you are worried much an FNAC TEST IS THE BEST WAY TO CONFIRM IT! but not to poke it as it can be infected.........
all the best......!
well, it seems that it could be some sebaceous cyst or a neurofibroma like benign condition ; not to worry much!
if you are worried much an FNAC TEST IS THE BEST WAY TO CONFIRM IT! but not to poke it as it can be infected.........
all the best......!
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