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What Is The Remedy For The Lump On The Spine Which Has A Bruise Appearance?
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My 13-year-old daughter has a quarter-size lump on her spine (about 3/4 of way down) and it has reddish/brown bruise appearance. It is not soft or fluid filled. She says that it only bothers her when she is doing sit-ups. She has had it for at least a year and it doesnt seem to have gotten any larger. During spine exam at school last year, they indicated curvature of spine, so had pediatrician take a look at back and the lump as well. He asked that we keep eye on lump, but wasn't concerned. Since it's still present, do you have any thoughts of what it might be? Would you recommend she be seen by orthopedic surgeon? Thanks in advance for your assistance.
My 13-year-old daughter has a quarter-size lump on her spine (about 3/4 of way down) and it has reddish/brown bruise appearance. It is not soft or fluid filled. She says that it only bothers her when she is doing sit-ups. She has had it for at least a year and it doesnt seem to have gotten any larger. During spine exam at school last year, they indicated curvature of spine, so had pediatrician take a look at back and the lump as well. He asked that we keep eye on lump, but wasn't concerned. Since it's still present, do you have any thoughts of what it might be? Would you recommend she be seen by orthopedic surgeon? Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
Hi.
Very uncommon to find such lumps at such spots n this age-group. This will have a definite cause like infection of the spine , may be tuberculosis or so.
An MRI examination , FNAC of the lump is warranted to get the best possible diagnosis. This can guide for a better treatment.
Yes, should see an Orthopedic Surgeon .
Very uncommon to find such lumps at such spots n this age-group. This will have a definite cause like infection of the spine , may be tuberculosis or so.
An MRI examination , FNAC of the lump is warranted to get the best possible diagnosis. This can guide for a better treatment.
Yes, should see an Orthopedic Surgeon .
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