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Hard,bony lump on first rib,near sternum left. 1-2cm size.sometimes aches,slightly tender.first noticed a year ago, i think it changes size,not sure.
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Get it checked.: Any new mass, whether soft tissue or bone needs to be evaluated. A mass on your rib could be a healed fracture, arthritis at the bone-cartilage joint or it could be a tumor. You need to get it seen by a doctor now.
Answered 12/22/2017
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