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What Causes Raised Bump On Leg To A 5 Year Old?
I have a 5 yr old with a raised bump on leg , slightly reddened and when pressed will emit large amounts of a dry white chalky substance. It has been present for months now and every week or two we sqeeuze it and it just slowly fills back up . Pediactrician checked it once and said something about natural skin wax or something but it still has not gone away...
Fri, 23 May 2014
hi,
thanks for yor question
it sounds like this might be a chronic abcess on your child's leg.
if so then it may require surgery to open it up and clean it out followed by regular dressing and healing by secondary intention.
I would encourage you to see a surgical specialist who can properly advise you on further management.
best wishes
thanks for yor question
it sounds like this might be a chronic abcess on your child's leg.
if so then it may require surgery to open it up and clean it out followed by regular dressing and healing by secondary intention.
I would encourage you to see a surgical specialist who can properly advise you on further management.
best wishes
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