what are some of the most common diagnosis for a  painless rib tumor in a 15 year old?  my friends son has one and shes worried sick that it could be malignant.  but from what Ive read chondroma would be a more common diagnosis for rib tumors.  hes having a biopsy this week, but I was just wondering as Im trying to prepare myself for what it could possibly be.  any insight you could share would be great! thanks so much.
HI, Thank for asking to ChatDoctorThere are certain test that can be done as long as the mass, tumor, swelling, are concern and the possibility of malignancy need to be ruled out, first is imagined study that includes Sonography, x-ray, CT, MRI, and others next biopsy, surgical exploration, biochemical studies, marker studies, these are the test being done for final diagnosis, hope this information helps you, have nice day.