Hernias and xiphoid process disorders are the most common causes of sternum lumps. Any mass on the sternum need to be investigated medically as it could be a sign of a serious disease or infection. Symptoms of lump on, below and under sternum. The symptoms that will accompany a lump on or under sternum will depend on what is causing the lump. General ones include: pain in the chest or sternum; difficulty breathing; vomiting; nausea; fever; skin redness; tenderness or warmth on the affected region; swollen lymph nodes; See your doctor if such symptoms are to appear around the same time a sternal lump appears. Lump below sternum or in lower sternum; xiphoid process
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