My 4-year-old son has a bump (around 3.5 cm in diameter & raised about 1 cm) at the base of his head just to the right of the divot above where his head and neck meet. His pediatrician said, it s a cyst. we ll keep an eye on it , but it s been there for over a year w/no change. I am quite concerned. Should I see another pediatrician?
Cyst in a child? Please don't worry at all! Hi! Thanks for writing to us and describing your sons' health/physical problem with us! Yes, please keep your eyes on it...just cosmetic problem? Enlarging? Pain? Throbbing? Pus? Discharge? And see his pediatrician! Well, these are very common, cysts on lower side of neck; these are generally lymphatic cysts, bronchial cysts or a Desmond cyst! They actually are removable or one can aspirate them causing them to collapse.etc. but they won't disappear on their own!therefore see a surgeon to determine the line of treatment suitable for him if you are worried too much!regards,