My daughter has a small lump..

[Meg888]

at the very bottom of her stomach, just above the groin area. It's not sore and it's about 1/2" wide. She said she's had it for a few weeks. Should I get her checked out? She's 14. I don't think it's anything to worry about and if it was me I'd just ignore it unless it got worse, but as it's her I can be a bit neurotic!

[maggiebee]

Not neurotic at all Meg, just a concerned mum. Would get it checked out, put both your minds at rest rather than worrying about it.

[Sqad]

Is it in the mid-line or above the right or left groin?

Is it firm or "squizzy?"

Can you move the skin over it or is it attached to the skin?

[guilliebrougues]

Would get it checked out for peace of mind. Could be a cyst or fatty lump . Best not ignore things like that.

[Meg888]

It's just left above the groin, 1/2" or so above the pubic line - so I don't think it's a 'hair under the skin' type of lump. It's just hard, not squishy and it feels like it's attached.

[Sqad]

Sounds very much like an implantation dermoid.......totally innocent and no big deal.

The right answer is to get it seen by your GP.

If she were my daughter I would wait and watch.

Your call!

[Meg888]

Thanks. As she's experiencing no discomfort I'll give a couple of weeks, if there's no change I'll get her checked out or if indeed there is.

[harleysmommy]

I would def. get it checked.. its better to be safe than sorry.. Its probably nothing but I wouldn't chance it!

[Hettster]

Good morning Meg
It may be best to take your daughter to see a Dr, your concern for her wellbeing is natural. I would suggest that it is impossible & would be irresponsible of anyone to offer a diagnosis in this kind of forum. I would go further and suggest that those offering a diagnosi even a provisional one should know better.