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Suggest Remedy For Lump In Ankle

Posted on Thu, 26 Nov 2015

Question: I just discovered that my 4 year old son's has 3 large bumps about the size of his ankle bone very close to his ankle bone. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
These are bony prominence and they are entirely normal!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I have reviewed the attached images. These prominences are normal and there should be no fear about this. The posture of the leg is what makes this prominences more visible.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (5 minutes later)

Will he outgrow them. I don't have them on my ankles. Do only kids have these?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
He will outgrow them!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this follow up.

Kids will normally outgrow this. For now, monitor only and do not seek any aggressive medical evaluation because this will not necessarily provide any additional vital information.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 minutes later)

Ok thank you!

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your kind words.

Keep me updated.

Until next, I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar