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Is It To Be Concerned About The Lump In The Chest Of Child?
Hi My baby has a small lump on his chest. when he was born i noticed a tiny hole and when we talked to the GP he said its nothing to worry about but now there is a lump in place of the hole and soft when pressed and kinda like jelly. he is not in any pain but am concerned what does this mean
Fri, 16 Oct 2015
Hi, welcome to HCM.
I see similar cases in my clinic everyday. During prenatal period sometimes maternal hormones like estrogen pass in baby which causes swelling of breasts on 3 or 4 th day, a white creamy liquid may also ooze from the nipples.
Usually, no treatment is required. Engorged breast should not be pressed, massaged or squeezed since this may result in infection.
I hope this has helped you. Take care.
Regards - Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics
I see similar cases in my clinic everyday. During prenatal period sometimes maternal hormones like estrogen pass in baby which causes swelling of breasts on 3 or 4 th day, a white creamy liquid may also ooze from the nipples.
Usually, no treatment is required. Engorged breast should not be pressed, massaged or squeezed since this may result in infection.
I hope this has helped you. Take care.
Regards - Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics
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