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I have a medium size hard lump in my upper abdomen in the center paralell to mys last ribs in the rib cage. What could this be? This would not mean that I could be pregnant right?

Submitted: 426 days and 12 hours ago.
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Age: 25; Female, Virginia

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I just noticed it now. I do have the Mirena implant birth control device so there is almost no chance I am pregnant but, I guess anything is possible. It just seems really hard and about the size of a ping pong ball.

Posted by Dr. Arun Phophalia 426 days and 12 hours ago.

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Greetings.

 

This is definitely not pregnancy.

 

The lump will need evaluation by a physical examination and investigations like an ultrasound. They are classified whether they are intra-abdominal or extraabdominal. The extra-abdominal lumps can be dermoid cyst, lipoma, desmoid etc. The intra-abdominal swelling can usually be determined by investigations only. So consulting your physician would be prudent.

 

Please feel free for your follow up questions.

 

Dr. Arun

426 days and 12 hours ago.

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Thank you for the quick response. Can you tell me what some common possibilities the intra-abdominal awelling could be? Just a general idea of what organs may be around there and if there are any common swellings.

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Hello,

 

Intra-abdominal swellings in your age are not common. Gall bladder and liver may be the organs, which might be related to the area. But in your age, extra-abdominal swelling would be commoner for the consideration.

 

It is pleasure assisting you.

 

Dr. Arun

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