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Is A Lump On Back Of Ear After Injury A Cause Of Concern?
Question: Hello,
My child hit her head almost three years ago behind her ear and the bump has not gone away. It is much smaller than it was initially.
The bump is hard and does not bother her. It has been there for three years. Initially it was caused by a hit.
My child hit her head almost three years ago behind her ear and the bump has not gone away. It is much smaller than it was initially.
The bump is hard and does not bother her. It has been there for three years. Initially it was caused by a hit.
Brief Answer:
fibroid tissue (scar tissue )
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is likely that the bump is due to the formation of fibroid tissue (scar tissue).
Fibroid tissue forms as a result of any injury as part of the body's inflammatory response.
In many cases, like your daughter, it does not resolve completely though regression does occur as the area continues to remodel.
It is likely that it would continue to decrease but this would be slow.
If she is not complaining of any discomfort related to it then no medical or surgical intervention is needed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
fibroid tissue (scar tissue )
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is likely that the bump is due to the formation of fibroid tissue (scar tissue).
Fibroid tissue forms as a result of any injury as part of the body's inflammatory response.
In many cases, like your daughter, it does not resolve completely though regression does occur as the area continues to remodel.
It is likely that it would continue to decrease but this would be slow.
If she is not complaining of any discomfort related to it then no medical or surgical intervention is needed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It is more like a bony feeling?
Brief Answer:
different possibilities
Detailed Answer:
HI
The fibroid area is normally firm or hard so may be possible.
A bony spur can also grow at the site of trauma but this is more common in older persons
Another possible outgrowth that can also occur is exostosis but this is normally a genetic condition or occurs in older adolescent children and may be associated with pain and other symptoms.
It may be best, since you are concerned (which is understandable ), to have her seen by her doctor who can examine the area for you.
Feel free to ask anything else
different possibilities
Detailed Answer:
HI
The fibroid area is normally firm or hard so may be possible.
A bony spur can also grow at the site of trauma but this is more common in older persons
Another possible outgrowth that can also occur is exostosis but this is normally a genetic condition or occurs in older adolescent children and may be associated with pain and other symptoms.
It may be best, since you are concerned (which is understandable ), to have her seen by her doctor who can examine the area for you.
Feel free to ask anything else
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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