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Infant Having Hole Under Bum Hole. Should I Be Concerned?

Hi there my son is 10 days old and has a hole under his bum hole !! It's not open it's deep and the doctor said to keep and eye in it but I am very concerned as he haven't had a ultrasound to see if there is nothing affecting His spine :-((( should I ask to get a ped's referral or seek a second opinion ;-(( help
Tue, 24 Dec 2013
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Pediatrician, Neonatology 's  Response
Hi.



May be what your son has is a pilonidal dimple or sinus.


This is from your description!

A pediatrician has to see the baby And then decide further course!


God bless

Dr uma
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Infant Having Hole Under Bum Hole. Should I Be Concerned?

Hi. May be what your son has is a pilonidal dimple or sinus. This is from your description! A pediatrician has to see the baby And then decide further course! God bless Dr uma