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What Causes A Mass On My Upper Rib Area?

Hi, I found a mass on my right mid to upper rib area that is not attached and floats when moved! I saw my Doctor today and he said I had lymphoma--- non determined which type at this time. He said that he was wanting to be in the watch and see phase at this time, I guess praying his diagnosis is wrong. Do yo feel I need a biopsy of mass done now, or wait as he suggested?
Tue, 21 Apr 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have mass in the rib area. SO if your doctor suspect lymphoma then you should go for biopsy. It will clear all doubts and give exact diagnosis. Then you can start the treatment of lymphoma at early stage. And if it is not lymphoma then no need to worry. But biopsy should be done to clear the picture. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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What Causes A Mass On My Upper Rib Area?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have mass in the rib area. SO if your doctor suspect lymphoma then you should go for biopsy. It will clear all doubts and give exact diagnosis. Then you can start the treatment of lymphoma at early stage. And if it is not lymphoma then no need to worry. But biopsy should be done to clear the picture. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.