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Asymmetric chest, left ribs raised rel. to sternum, creating ~0.5in edge. can it progress? seems more pronounced last 6mo, with occasional pain.
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Asymetric chest: Seek medical attention this week, especially if the asymetry has not been there all your life. Get a chest xray/chest CT and make sure you do not have a lung , chest wall or lymph node lesion.
Answered 10/24/2014
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