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What Causes Brown Bruise On Leg?

Hi. Couple days ago I saw bruise on my daughter s leg and I didn t think much of it. My husband just saw it today and he said that it looks scary and I should really watch it closly. The bruise is light brown with slightly lighter center that sticks out a little bit, like some sort of lump. My husband pushed on the bruise a bit hard and asked my daughter if it hurts, she said that it didn t hurt. My daughter freaks out about every little scratch on her skin, so when my husband put a lot of pressure on her bruise and that didn t make her cry or scream I began to worry. We don t have any insurance at this moment, she is due for her 3 yaer check-up next month, so we will see a doctor soon but I was wondering if you think I should go immediately and not wait. Thank you and looking forward to your answer.
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Hi....I don't have an image to look at and advise accordingly, but by what you quote as bruise, I feel that it could be a hematoma under the skin. If there had been an injury, nothing to worry, but if it had formed spontaneously, I think she needs evaluation for a bleeding disorder, especially so when its not painful.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Brown Bruise On Leg?

Hi....I don t have an image to look at and advise accordingly, but by what you quote as bruise, I feel that it could be a hematoma under the skin. If there had been an injury, nothing to worry, but if it had formed spontaneously, I think she needs evaluation for a bleeding disorder, especially so when its not painful. Regards - Dr. Sumanth