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Is A Dark Bruise On The Spine Indicate Problem?

My son has a few dark red/purple bruises on his spine. I noticed he had one a while ago and just thought he bumped himself somewhere. (He is 15 months and gets into everything.) But now I notice it hasnt gone away and has another one just as dark right abouve it also on his spine. should I be worried?
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Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Presence of dark red bruise like lesion over the spine which is persistent, possibility of hemangioma is to be considered and occult spinal dysraphism ruled out
I suggest you to consult Paediatric Surgeon for further assesement.
Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
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Is A Dark Bruise On The Spine Indicate Problem?

Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Presence of dark red bruise like lesion over the spine which is persistent, possibility of hemangioma is to be considered and occult spinal dysraphism ruled out I suggest you to consult Paediatric Surgeon for further assesement. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak K K