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I have a squiggy/watery buldge on both sides of my lower rib cage with a few lumps in it. i have got sarcoid and swollen lymph nodes. why the buldge?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: I would recommend an evaluation including chest imaging and pulmonary function testing. Once these are completed a virtual inbox consultation may be booked online. The possible causes include granuloma of the chest wall.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 8/28/2016

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