Question 1

huge lump on rib cage bone spur?

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Cartilage or bone: You should have this evaluated with x-ray and bone scan to help determine if an excisional biopsy is indicated.

Question 2

lump on rib cage just under collar bone in the middle of chest?

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Impossible to: tell just by this description.  Soft tissue mass in this area is most likely lipoma, but it could be abnormally enlarged lymph node caused by infection or tumor.  Have your doctor take a look at it.

Question 3

is lump in middle of rib cage a bone?

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Yes : You are probably referring to the zip hood process, which is a bony pronence that projects off the inferior aspect of the sternum.  It can be quite prominent in slender people .  Thank you.

Question 4

i noticed a hard, painless lump on my lower left rib cage, as if the rib had pushed out by a centimeter (small region), linked to the bone. what is it?

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Lump: This may be the xiphoid process-a piece of cartilage at the lower end of the sternum(breast bone). This is normal and is usually in the midline and can protrude in the upper abdomen but in your case may be slightly to the left. To be sure, you'd need to have a physician examine you,however.

Question 5

small bony lump after last rib on back? feels like a little rib? no pain, no discomfort, nothing out of the ordinary. bone spur maybe?

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Possibly: If hard and connected to your back likely a rib/floating rib. If concerned a face to face exam with your doctor  will confirm other findings. Good luck and feel good.

Question 6

my three year old has a hard lump which feels like a bone in the middle of her chest, i think just above the rib cage, should i be concerned?

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Probably not: Probably a portion of her sternum (chestplate) you are feeling.  As long as it is not rapidly growing/painful or red, I think "watchful waiting" is appropriate.  If it persists, worsens, or continues to concern you, then see her pediatrician who can better evaluate your concerns.

Question 7

i have a lump on the left side of my collar bone & a lump under the left side of my rib cage. what do you recommend?

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Med eval: There is a possibility that this could be an enlarged lymph node which would warrant medical evaluation.

Question 8

hello dr, i'm 24 years old female i have a hard bony lump on my right rib cage. it feels like a bone but no pain when i touch it.doesn't move at all.

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Lump: Size, exact location, duration?  Any bleeding, pain, or as in your case, swelling, deserves immediate evaluation.  Most "lumps" are benign, some are not.  It requires physical examination and possibly additional testing or imaging to properly diagnose.  Only then can appropriate treatment b e recommended.

Question 9

i have a squishy feeling lump on my upper rib cage below my collar bone that is painless and immobile. i am a 21 year old female?

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Sub clavicle lump: Painless is good ,immobile is not ,so get it looked at by a physician

Question 10

i have a egg sized lump on my right rib cage at approximately the 1st rib. it is hard as bone and shows up on xray, painless. what do you think it is?

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Egg sized lump: Sounds to possibly be an osteoma, which is a benign growth of bone tissue on top of existing normal bone.

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Is lump in middle of rib cage a bone?

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I noticed a hard, painless lump on my lower left rib cage, as if the rib had pushed out by a centimeter (small region), linked to the bone. what is it?

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Small bony lump after last rib on back? feels like a little rib? no pain, no discomfort, nothing out of the ordinary. bone spur maybe?

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My three year old has a hard lump which feels like a bone in the middle of her chest, i think just above the rib cage, should i be concerned?

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I have a lump on the left side of my collar bone & a lump under the left side of my rib cage. what do you recommend?

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Hello dr, i'm 24 years old female i have a hard bony lump on my right rib cage. it feels like a bone but no pain when i touch it.doesn't move at all.

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I have a squishy feeling lump on my upper rib cage below my collar bone that is painless and immobile. i am a 21 year old female?

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I have a egg sized lump on my right rib cage at approximately the 1st rib. it is hard as bone and shows up on xray, painless. what do you think it is?

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