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What Could White Lines In Chest Be?

My 7 yr old son is adopted from Guatemala. We have recently noticed a faint white line in the middle of his chest from just below his nipples almost all the way to his belly button. Is this normal? Anything to worry about? Any indicator of any kind of health problem?
Thu, 16 Apr 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
This white line can be normal finding, but better to get done following tests.
1. CBC (complete blood count).
2. Vitamin b 12 level
3. Calcium and vitamin d3 level.
4. Thyroid function test.
Anemia, vitamin b12 deficiency, low calcium and vitamin d3 and hypothyroidism can cause similar skin changes.
So get done above mentioned tests.
If all are normal then no need to worry much.
This line will gradually go away with time.
And if any of the test is low then your child needs supplements.
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What Could White Lines In Chest Be?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. This white line can be normal finding, but better to get done following tests. 1. CBC (complete blood count). 2. Vitamin b 12 level 3. Calcium and vitamin d3 level. 4. Thyroid function test. Anemia, vitamin b12 deficiency, low calcium and vitamin d3 and hypothyroidism can cause similar skin changes. So get done above mentioned tests. If all are normal then no need to worry much. This line will gradually go away with time. And if any of the test is low then your child needs supplements.