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What Could Be The Protruding Bump Below The Ribs?
My 6 months old daughter has some type of bump on one of her lower ribs, as if it was part of the bone and protruding. I would like to know what it could be. I will be seeing her doctor next tuesday but as I found this site, I thought about asking the question. Thank you!
Mon, 17 Jun 2019
Hello,
It could be a bony swelling like osteoma.
Consult a pulmonologist and plan for a CT scan to make a diagnosis.
If there is diagnostic confusion, a fine needle biopsy may be required.
Wishing all the best.
Thanks
It could be a bony swelling like osteoma.
Consult a pulmonologist and plan for a CT scan to make a diagnosis.
If there is diagnostic confusion, a fine needle biopsy may be required.
Wishing all the best.
Thanks
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