Question 1

lump over my left rib cage for over a year.  doc said it's a lipoma- but it is a firm mass and hurts sometimes. mobile. approx 5cm x 2cm.  concerning?

Accepted Answer

Check it out: Lipomas are generally benign fatty growths.  However, you can never be 100% sure it is a lipoma without removing it and checking it.  Also, if it is becoming painful that may be grounds to have it removed and examined.

Question 2

mobile lump upper left rib below breast. no injury but lump/surrounding area is painful. lower back also sore. any ideas please?

Accepted Answer

Lump and back  pain: Are likely unrelated.  Mobile subcutaneous masses are most likely cysts or fatty tumors.  But if it enlarges, becomes symptomatic , inflamed, or adherent, you should see you doctor about it.

Question 3

what is lump over right rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Without being able to see/examine the lump, of course, we can't make any kind of diagnosis.  One very commonly seen lump in the body is a lipoma, which is a benign fatty lesion.  If there is pain or discoloration or discharge or redness or any other concerning finding associated with the lump, please see a physician for further evaluation.

Question 4

my son got pain and lump on his ribs?

Accepted Answer

Contusion of ribs: He has a contusion of the rib with a possible underlying hematoma.

Question 5

a lump on my left side beneath my rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Let us see: Is this lump attached to skin? This is not a good sign.
Is this lump painful? Is there is any recent trauma to the area? Are this lump warm and the skin over it? If the answer to all the questions no? Most likely is benign lump. Check with your doc?

Question 6

i have a painful lump on my back below ribs?

Accepted Answer

Come se come sa: Too little info to tell what it is.  Could be nothing serious or could be very serious.  See a human doc to evaluate it.

Question 7

how do i remove this lump in middle of rib cage?

Accepted Answer

See a physician: You should have this evaluated to decide if an excisional biopsy is needed.

Question 8

symptoms of lump in middle of chest between ribs?

Accepted Answer

Lump: Possibilities include, sebaceous cyst, lipoma, osteoma, fibroma.

Question 9

i have a painful lump below rib cage. in the center?

Accepted Answer

Zixphoid bone: Is central and can get traumatized and sore.
Or local hernia can occur there.

Question 10

what can cause a lump to form under the right rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor.  A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests.  Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

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Lump over my left rib cage for over a year. doc said it's a lipoma- but it is a firm mass and hurts sometimes. mobile. approx 5cm x 2cm. concerning?

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Mobile lump upper left rib below breast. no injury but lump/surrounding area is painful. lower back also sore. any ideas please?

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What is lump over right rib cage?

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My son got pain and lump on his ribs?

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A lump on my left side beneath my rib cage?

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I have a painful lump on my back below ribs?

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How do i remove this lump in middle of rib cage?

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Symptoms of lump in middle of chest between ribs?

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I have a painful lump below rib cage. in the center?

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What can cause a lump to form under the right rib cage?

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