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What Can Be The Bean Size Lump On The Stomach Of My 2 Year Old Son?

I found a pea sized lump on our 2 year old son's abdomen above the navel. Our pediatrician. Said it was a hematoma from an minor injury. That was 2 weeks ago. It is now visible and the size of a Lima bean. Should I take him back to the dr. He was one month and a week premature.
Sat, 24 May 2014
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Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

If there is a history of trauma at this site, it could be a hematoma. Otherwise, it could be a small pera umbilical hernia as well. However, this could be diagnosed by a clinical examination by your treating doctor. A hematoma would resolve of its own in three to four weeks time, where as a hernia won't, and this could come and go at intervals.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your son's problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.
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What Can Be The Bean Size Lump On The Stomach Of My 2 Year Old Son?

Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If there is a history of trauma at this site, it could be a hematoma. Otherwise, it could be a small pera umbilical hernia as well. However, this could be diagnosed by a clinical examination by your treating doctor. A hematoma would resolve of its own in three to four weeks time, where as a hernia won t, and this could come and go at intervals. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your son s problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.