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Clicking under left lower ribs with palpation luq with no pain.
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Dr. Mark Sobermananswered
Surgery - Thoracic 39 years experience
Costochondral joint: The ribs are comprised of both bone and cartilage. At the junction of the two is the costochondral junction. Your clicking could be due to a separation or dislocation at this junction. No emergency, but see your doctor to be sure.
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Last updated Mar 22, 2014
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