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What Causes Raised Bump On Leg To A 5 Year Old?

I have a 5 yr old with a raised bump on leg , slightly reddened and when pressed will emit large amounts of a dry white chalky substance. It has been present for months now and every week or two we sqeeuze it and it just slowly fills back up . Pediactrician checked it once and said something about natural skin wax or something but it still has not gone away...
Fri, 23 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
hi,

thanks for yor question

it sounds like this might be a chronic abcess on your child's leg.

if so then it may require surgery to open it up and clean it out followed by regular dressing and healing by secondary intention.

I would encourage you to see a surgical specialist who can properly advise you on further management.

best wishes
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What Causes Raised Bump On Leg To A 5 Year Old?

hi, thanks for yor question it sounds like this might be a chronic abcess on your child s leg. if so then it may require surgery to open it up and clean it out followed by regular dressing and healing by secondary intention. I would encourage you to see a surgical specialist who can properly advise you on further management. best wishes