Guest guest Posted December 13, 2000 Report Share Posted December 13, 2000 My son was born with a very odd birthmark, an irregular triangular hypopigmented (white, no pigmentation) small spot on his upper chest. Our family doctor advised us to see a dermatologist " just to make sure " . The dermatologist basically called it an unidentified nevi. Sometime after 6 months of age, he developed a small hypopigmented spot on his back, flat, not at all like the birthmark. The dermatologist never noticed that, but I pointed it out. So the dermatologist has been checking the raised area periodically for changes or indications. At Ian's 12 month visit the dermatologist announced that he wants to biopsy both areas in March. He wants to do the birthmark just to find out what it is and he wants to do the flat area because sometimes those can be indicators of a genetic condition such as tubular sclerosis. I did have ultrasounds during pregnancy. Has anyone heard of such a thing as a possible effect of ultrasound? Could the radiation actually scar the skin of the unborn child? However, my son has absolutely no other symptons of tubular sclerosis or any other genetic condition. I have mixed feelings about putting him through a biopsy. On the one hand, it could be good just " to make sure " , mainly for the birth mark. On the other hand, why put him through the test when there is nothing else to indicate any problems, genetic or otherwise. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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