Child Health

My second Ds now 7 had a small lump on the back of his head that we found shortly after he was born. It was about the size of 1/2 a walnut was firm but squishy, moveable but yet attached. It was diagnosed as a dermoid cyst. Basically when the head plates fused it caused a small cyst. They did decide to remove it although totally benign-just to be on the safe side-but we did not do it until he was 20 months old and I think they decided to do it then b/c he was already having another surgery at the same time. (circumcision don't ask LOL) Obviously ask your doctor about it-we ended up seeing a general surgeon. And if you see anything else that makes you concerned go sooner than later.

GL

hope that helped some

Stacy

It might be hemangioma. My daughter now six has one on the back of her head. We first noticed it at about 3 months when it was about the size of an eraser. It eventually grew to about the size of a nickel and has been shrinking for the last several years. We were referred to a dermatologist who simply noted it's growth every few months. After a couple of years it no longer needed to be monitored. And we haven't worried about it since. It was recommend it that we wait, because they usually resolve themselves, and if it was still present at all when she reaches her teen years to let her decide if she wants it removed. Since it is completely covered by her hair, it seems unlikely that she will decide to have it removed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemangioma

Anne

This sounds like what it is. It is firm but squishy and moves but is still attached. I'm glad your sons was benign. I really hope his is to if this is what it is. Thank you for commenting.

How did the appt. go today?

STacy