Noticed a small bump on my 2 years baby

2025-06-28 09:25:58
Hello Everyone, please find the attached image in which we have noticed a small bump on my child stomach. Please suggest is it normal or need to consult
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It seems to bony prominence of xiphisterum. Still once physical examination needed to confirm.

Answered2025-06-28 13:38:57

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Hello I understand your concern This is prominent xiphisternum which is common in babies Prominent Costco hi deal junction is a normal variant in children
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Don’t press or massage the area. Keep the baby comfortable and observe for any change. Follow up if the bulge increases or if any new symptoms appear
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Red flags: Redness, warmth, or tenderness over the area Associated fever, poor feeding, or lethargy Hard or fixed mass Rapidly increasing in size Any signs of difficulty breathing

Answered2025-06-28 12:08:16

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Looking like lipoma , if it is so then no need to worry but need to rule out other possibilities too .. for that purpose need to examin baby thoroughly..like any history of weightloss?? Any other symptoms?? Visit paediatrician in person ..

Answered2025-06-30 06:48:54

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It’s bony sternal Prominence . No need to worry .

Answered2025-06-29 06:30:56

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2025-06-28 17:41:11

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This looks like the end point of a sternum - normal

Answered2025-06-28 17:20:41

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Needs to do physically examination

Answered2025-06-28 12:07:56

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A close physical examination is required to assess the bump as not much can be said through examination on image.

Answered2025-06-28 12:07:22

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