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Is this a lump or my xyphoid process?is this camcer?is this dangeruos?

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Unlikely: Xiphoid process a small calcified cartilage at bottom of sternum . Variant can be protuberant. See physician for confirmation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Is this a lump or my xyphoid process?is this camcer?is this dangeruos?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

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