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Child Having Soft Squishy Spot On Scalp. What Could It Be?
Brief Answer:
nothing to worry- minor surgery may be needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Well, it would be difficult to predict what this lump could be. I shall cite some means by which you can predict the close possible cause.
1. If the scalp lesion is of short duration and has some redness around, then this can be abscess - though not very common .
2. Cystic hygroma is brightly trans illumination positive - that is glows reds when you direct a source of light on the lump.
3. Lipoma is a condition that takes some years to grow to this size. It is not painful and has a rubbery feel.
4. Hemangiomas are common in scalp - will have reddish hue.
CT can identify its contents.
Anyway there is nothing to worry as these are benign lesions. Minor surgery will be able to rectify the problem.
Let me know if you need clarifications.
Good luck
God bless
Dr Uma
nothing to worry- minor surgery may be needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Well, it would be difficult to predict what this lump could be. I shall cite some means by which you can predict the close possible cause.
1. If the scalp lesion is of short duration and has some redness around, then this can be abscess - though not very common .
2. Cystic hygroma is brightly trans illumination positive - that is glows reds when you direct a source of light on the lump.
3. Lipoma is a condition that takes some years to grow to this size. It is not painful and has a rubbery feel.
4. Hemangiomas are common in scalp - will have reddish hue.
CT can identify its contents.
Anyway there is nothing to worry as these are benign lesions. Minor surgery will be able to rectify the problem.
Let me know if you need clarifications.
Good luck
God bless
Dr Uma
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