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Could Scoliosis With A Growth Spurt Cause A Chest Lump?

My 9 year old son woke up 2 days ago with a painful lump on his chest. I took him to our family doctor and she took xrays and the xrays showed a curve in his spine. She is sending us to a specialist because she thinks he might have Scoliosis. Could a growth spurt and having Scoliosis caused this lump?
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Hello,

There is no association between a growth spurt & scoliosis and the painful chest lump that your son has. Could the lump have been the result of an injury?

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician
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Could Scoliosis With A Growth Spurt Cause A Chest Lump?

Hello, There is no association between a growth spurt & scoliosis and the painful chest lump that your son has. Could the lump have been the result of an injury? Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician