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Should I Be Concerned For The Lump On The Chest Between The Ribs In A One Year Old?

Hi my one year old daughter has like a lump/bone right at the top of her stomache, between the ribs...i onky noticed this yesterday whenit stuck out ! She isnt poorly and it doesnt seem to hurt her when i touch it. She seems normal throughout the day but What is this ? Is this something i should worry about ?
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Hi...as it is in the mid line, it look like a dermoid cyst. As it is not hurting her and it is not rapidly increasing in size, you need not worry...it will not be something dangerous. I feel it is a dermoid cyst (not dangerous). I suggest you see a pediatric surgeon for it.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth.
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Should I Be Concerned For The Lump On The Chest Between The Ribs In A One Year Old?

Hi...as it is in the mid line, it look like a dermoid cyst. As it is not hurting her and it is not rapidly increasing in size, you need not worry...it will not be something dangerous. I feel it is a dermoid cyst (not dangerous). I suggest you see a pediatric surgeon for it. Regards - Dr. Sumanth.