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What Is The Cause Of Painful Hard Lump Near Sternum?

I just noticed a small lump that is slightly to the right of my sternum, directly on the bone. There is no discoloration. It is slightly painful if I press on it. It is also hard and does not move.I am male. Any thoughts would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Neil
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have either soft tissue tumor or bone tumor. You should go for x ray of that area. If it is bony tumor then take treatment accordingly. If it is soft tissue tumor then go for fine needle aspiration cytology. It will give you exact idea regarding cause.
Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What Is The Cause Of Painful Hard Lump Near Sternum?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have either soft tissue tumor or bone tumor. You should go for x ray of that area. If it is bony tumor then take treatment accordingly. If it is soft tissue tumor then go for fine needle aspiration cytology. It will give you exact idea regarding cause. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.