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I have a bony lump on one of my right ribs. it doesn't move but it slightly hurts to touch and feels like it's part of the bone. what could it be?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Several: Needs evaluation may just be an anomaly-variation. But there are some bony tumors that need to be excluded. Thoracic surgery is the discipline.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 5/8/2018

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A member asked:

I have a bony lump on one of my right ribs. it doesn't move but it slightly hurts to touch and feels like it's part of the bone. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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