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What Could It Be If Baby Has A Bluish Spot On The Upper Chest And A Lump Beneath It?
I was bathing my 11 week old granddaughter last night and noticed a small bluish spot on her upper chest that looked like a faint bruise. I touched it and there is a lump underneath it. I am worried sick. What might it be? She has not fallen or been hurt in any way to our knowledge.
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
Hi....by what you quote I feel that the kid might be having a bleeding disorder, either congenital or aquired... Mostly congenital, considering the age of presentation. The bluish discoloration you are noticing is a subcutaneous bleed or bruise and the small lump you are able to palpate is a subcutaneous blood clot.
Your grandchild needs evaluation and I suggest you take her to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible. This I am suggesting because - if the kid has a spontaneous bleeding like this internally, as she might require emergency blood products.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Your grandchild needs evaluation and I suggest you take her to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible. This I am suggesting because - if the kid has a spontaneous bleeding like this internally, as she might require emergency blood products.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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