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Im a 24 yr old male. i have a hard lump on my second rib next to my sternum. it doesn't move, x-rays revealed nothing, and painful when breathing. ?

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Dr. Tarun Pandey answered

Rib pain: The location and symptoms suggests a musculoskeletal problem. It could be due to several things including stress or overt fracture or costochondritis or bony/soft tissue lesion. You my need other investigations to further pin point the diagnosis. Thanks, Tarun.

Answered 8/23/2018

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A member asked:

Im a 24 yr old male. i have a hard lump on my second rib next to my sternum. it doesn't move, x-rays revealed nothing, and painful when breathing. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tarun Pandey answered

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