What could lump on lower spine in a child without bruising suggest?
Patient: My 6 yr old daughter has been complaining about her lower back hurting for about a wee. I checked and saw nothing. I checked again and she has a Lump just off to the side of her lower spine and there is no bruising.. What could this be? I calling her ped in the am Doctor: Hi.... by what you quote I feel that it could be a small lipoma or accumulation of fat. The Other possibility is that it could be dermoid cyst which has been overlooked. I suggest you see your pediatrician regarding this as the diagnosis can be made with certainity only after seeing and touching the swelling.Regards - Dr. Sumanth