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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Lump Under The Ribs?
left side a few years ago i noticed a lump under my left ribs recently i have been having trouble with pain breathing because of it and also sharp pains into my back and left side of my chest. even though i had a cyst taken out of my abdomen in may none of the doctors ive been to have found anything .
Thu, 29 Jan 2015
Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!
If I were your treating Doctor for this case of left hypochondrial lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:
1. a lipoma or dermatofibroma or neurofibroma
2. The second possibility is of a benign cyst like sebaceous cyst
3. The last possibility is of some lymph node could be infective or neoplastic in worse case!
Overall, it is more likely benign and not to worry about this but you could go for FNAC test for confirmation if still worried!
And regarding treatment I must suggest surgery or opinion / examination by a surgeon!
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
If I were your treating Doctor for this case of left hypochondrial lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:
1. a lipoma or dermatofibroma or neurofibroma
2. The second possibility is of a benign cyst like sebaceous cyst
3. The last possibility is of some lymph node could be infective or neoplastic in worse case!
Overall, it is more likely benign and not to worry about this but you could go for FNAC test for confirmation if still worried!
And regarding treatment I must suggest surgery or opinion / examination by a surgeon!
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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