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What To Do If There Is A Growing Lump On The Shin Of A 9 Year Old Child?

Hi my son just turned 9 years old.about a year or 2 ago we noticed a lump on his shin. Its hard and feels attached to the bone. Took him to doctor and she did an xray it showed nothing. Ever since it has grown. About a month ago I noticed another about an inch below the first. This one is exact same and hs s quickly grown to size of the other. They are quarter sized. We have an appointment with the surgeon but I m scared to death. What could it be?
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
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HI...i feel it should be a dermoid as it is occurring over the bony surface of the shin. But as it is increasing rapidly in size, I suggest a biopsy to be done and sent for histopathological examination. We need a tissue diagnosis here to be rest assured.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What To Do If There Is A Growing Lump On The Shin Of A 9 Year Old Child?

HI...i feel it should be a dermoid as it is occurring over the bony surface of the shin. But as it is increasing rapidly in size, I suggest a biopsy to be done and sent for histopathological examination. We need a tissue diagnosis here to be rest assured. Regards - Dr. Sumanth