What is the purple/reddish lump on the mid back of baby?
Patient: My  4 month old baby has a purple/reddish lump on her mid back that seems to be getting larger. Her doctor said it could be a platelet issue, I can't remember the term she used, and that we would watch it closely. Do you know what the doctor is talking about and should I get another opinion?? Doctor: Hi, thanks for writing to HCM and sharing your baby's health concerns with us!Well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of the purple/reddish lump on the mid back of baby, I would think of few possibilities :1. a purpuric spot/hematoma/ecchimosis due to low platelet coulnt or ITP/Thrombocytopenia2. a congenital mole  or nevus3. an abscess/boil/infected cyst etcI think your clinician is thinking the same way like me...Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your baby good health.