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What Causes A Small Mass On The Flank Near The Ribs?
I have a small mass that was discovered on my left lateral flank near ribs the ultrasound tech said she couldn t really see anything but my doctor felt it, it is tender to the touch and moves if you touch it. I m waiting on the images to be viewed my my doctor, but I m also very concerned!
Thu, 5 Sep 2019
Hello,
Small mass on the flank near the ribs commonly are lipoma's (a collection of fatty tissue), but it can be a bone spur, tumor, etc. You are suggested to go for a biopsy if required to rule out malignancy. Your treatment (by medicines, surgery or chemotherapy) will depend upon the symptoms & severity of the pathology detected.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Small mass on the flank near the ribs commonly are lipoma's (a collection of fatty tissue), but it can be a bone spur, tumor, etc. You are suggested to go for a biopsy if required to rule out malignancy. Your treatment (by medicines, surgery or chemotherapy) will depend upon the symptoms & severity of the pathology detected.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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