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What Causes Bump On Spine And Leg Pain?

my 5 1/2 year old granddaughter has developed a bump on her spine about halfway down her back. It would change colors. She went for an ultrasound and they found that one of her vertebrate (?) was split maybe and one piece was growing on top of the other. She also has frequent growing pains in her feet (her words). She will be going to the pediatric orthopedic doctor but I could find nothing on this. They said biped spinal process.
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
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1. The history suggest spin bifid - its a congenital defect ( with birth) generally detected before birth antenatally.
2.Frequent pains are due to the involvement of the nerve - possibility of compression can not be ruled out.
3.In this case MRI spine would give good anatomical delineation of the lesion and extortion can be assessed.
4.I think you need to see the neurosurgeon or a paediatric neurologist for better evaluation. Is involvement of nervous system is there.
5.Cn not b ignored or dallied and it may progress and complicate, the defect has to be closed. Good luck.

Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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If I would be care taking doctor then I would advise for MRI because this is the only best option to differentiate the condition, if there is no clinical symptoms then the lesion need to be watched for any changes and manifestation, hope this helps.
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What Causes Bump On Spine And Leg Pain?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1. The history suggest spin bifid - its a congenital defect ( with birth) generally detected before birth antenatally. 2.Frequent pains are due to the involvement of the nerve - possibility of compression can not be ruled out. 3.In this case MRI spine would give good anatomical delineation of the lesion and extortion can be assessed. 4.I think you need to see the neurosurgeon or a paediatric neurologist for better evaluation. Is involvement of nervous system is there. 5.Cn not b ignored or dallied and it may progress and complicate, the defect has to be closed. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.