What causes a lump in the chest?
Patient: I'm a 25 yr old male, 5'5'', 150 lbs and have a small lump above my nipple on my right breast. It is about pea sized. It doesn't hurt at all and there is no rash or irritation around it. I would still like to know what it is though and if it should be be checked out. Should this be a concern? Doctor: Hi,thank you for querry.As you mentioned you said you have a lump in chest which doest hurt you.the most chances its a lipoma,but clinical examination is important to rule out lump becuase lump site,size,shape,consistancy,reducibility,compressibility and fix to underlying structure or not is important.lipoma usually not painfull,rubbery in consistancy freely mobile not connected to undelying tissues.no need to worry about it,if size increasesd pain or it mlbecome tenae or tender than consult your General Surgeon.hope the answer will help you in making decsion.