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What Is The Normal Xiphoid Size?
I am a 28 male and recently noticed long sort of bump which I think it originates at my sternum but hard to say. I have looked online and it seems it could be my xiphoid. I only feel it when I "suck in" my stomache but it seems to hang down about 2 inches. No pain, except when I press it, it makes me feel a little uneasy. Does this sound like my xiphoid? What is a "normal" xiphoid size?
Mon, 26 Dec 2016
Hi welcome to HCM, If it is soft, it is most likely a lipoma which is a fat collection and you should not worry. If it increases in size rapidly or changes colour, see a doctor--regards
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