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What Causes A Lump In The Middle Of The Chest?

I have a lump in the middle of my chest (male 19) my chest naturally dips inwards since I was born however I have recently noticed a lump that is about the size of a finger tip located in the centre of my chest a little to the right of the centre of my rib cage about 2 cm down from my nipples, it is rather hard sometimes but other times I can push it down, what could it be? Thank you
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

This lump can be a rib connection to the sternum. Especially if it is hard like a bone when palpating it. Also benign soft tissues lesion like lipoma or sebaceous cyst is possible. However this lesions are usually soft and painless.
If this lump concerns you, I suggest you to consult your doctor and have soft tissues ultrasound done. It will tell what kind of lump it is.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Causes A Lump In The Middle Of The Chest?

Hello! Thank you for the query. This lump can be a rib connection to the sternum. Especially if it is hard like a bone when palpating it. Also benign soft tissues lesion like lipoma or sebaceous cyst is possible. However this lesions are usually soft and painless. If this lump concerns you, I suggest you to consult your doctor and have soft tissues ultrasound done. It will tell what kind of lump it is. Hope this will help. Regards.