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Can mohs surgery in sternum area, cause what feels like intermittent bone pain in sternum 5 years later? the growth was the size of a 50 cent coin.

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Dr. James Marx answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not the Surgery: You need medical evaluation to rule out a number of possibilities. Expect a Chest X-Ray, possibly a CT of your chest , EKG, other Cardiac testing and lab work.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 8/14/2014

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A member asked:

Can mohs surgery in sternum area, cause what feels like intermittent bone pain in sternum 5 years later? the growth was the size of a 50 cent coin.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Marx answered

Dr Peltan agreed

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