Is lump on neck a Haemangioma? Posted: 02-18-07 10:44am
the above information is for my son.
Born at 30 wks, had strawberry hemangioma
on neck (halfway between ear and
shoulder). Textbook, grew rapidly, peaked
by age 2-3 and reabsorbed by 8-9 years
old. Now he is 14. In the last 72 hours,
it has a lump in the area. Started as a
small lump, tender to touch, now is pea
size and is raised above the skin. His
neck is sore to turn. Could it be possible
that this is regrowth. Any information you
could give me would be greatfully
appreciated.
Thankyou in advance, Shelley Claus
According to your description (“a small
lump on the neck that showed in the last 3
days, raised above the skin and tender to
touch”) your son is probably not
experiencing a re-growth of a haemangioma.
Haemangiomas are red in color and of a
soft consistency, don’t grow fast and
are not painful. Nonetheless, you can
bring your child to his primary health
provider for a physical examination
(inspection and palpation).
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