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What Causes Dark Purple Bruises On Lower Spine?

My four year old has a small group of dark purple bruises on his lower spine ...they do not hurt to the touch and I m always vigilant of things like this since my older brother passed away from lukemia.
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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Well come to HCM
If this is the case what you have stated here, then he should be examined and investigated to rule out the same disease else there is no other option you have, although chances of leukemia would be very less, take care, have a nice day
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What Causes Dark Purple Bruises On Lower Spine?

HI Well come to HCM If this is the case what you have stated here, then he should be examined and investigated to rule out the same disease else there is no other option you have, although chances of leukemia would be very less, take care, have a nice day