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What Causes Bump Under The Neck?

My daughter (8) have vp shunt, yesterday she told me that she have a bump (size like dime) under her neck where the shunt/tube is, I take a looks no red, just smooth bump like water inside, is that leak from tube ? or shunt multifunction ? seem like she act normal, no headache or anything. what is the possibility of this situation ?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
She may have leakage from shunt tube or some benign cystic lesion or some other mass. She should go for examination and if needed go for ultrasound study. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What Causes Bump Under The Neck?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have leakage from shunt tube or some benign cystic lesion or some other mass. She should go for examination and if needed go for ultrasound study. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.