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Bump On Rib Cage

If a lump on the rib cage is seen, it is most probably a lipoma. It is the collection and accumulation of fatty tissue that is located under the surface of the skin that covers the rib cage. In most cases, the overgrowth is non-tender and slightly movable but attached to the location. Depending on the firmness and lining, the type of growth can be due to bone overgrowth, muscle inflammation, or neuroma.

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My brother has a bump on his rib cage. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, Just this morning my brother told me he had pain in his ribs the day before and it seemed a bit weird this morning too. But, he did not have any pain. There seems to be a weird bump on one side of his rib cage. What could be wrong?  Read Full »

Dr. Arti Sharma

Dr. Arti Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could possibly be a collection of fat cells called lipoma or collection of a mass of nerves called neuroma. Another possibility is that it could be an inflamed muscle or a bone spur. A clinical examination would be extremely necessary. A biopsy may be needed bas...  Read Full »

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