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Suggest Treatment For Soft Lump On Kids Shin
Hi, Last night I noticed a softish painless lump on my 4 year old daughters right shin, just off to the right side of the bone about half way down her lower leg. It is not a bruise and is quite large when looking at it from the side. I m stressing bc I m a nurse and nurses always think the worst! I have a doctors appt this afternoon. Any ideas??
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
hi.
it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general or an orthopedic surgeon, with regards to your daughter's condition. it may be a benign lesion but other tumor types, such as malignancy, must also be reuled-out. clinical evaluation and physical examination is best. imaging modality (i.e. x-ray, mri) will also be of great help. a tissue biopsy may also be warranted. management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general or an orthopedic surgeon, with regards to your daughter's condition. it may be a benign lesion but other tumor types, such as malignancy, must also be reuled-out. clinical evaluation and physical examination is best. imaging modality (i.e. x-ray, mri) will also be of great help. a tissue biopsy may also be warranted. management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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