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My daughter was cleared of a fillum lipoma at 5 months old. how can this be? was it a mistake?

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Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Usually benign.: Usually this is benign unless it is associated with a tethered cord.Then surgery is indicated.Can be seen at an early age, but it is rare.

Answered 5/23/2015

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A member asked:

My daughter was cleared of a fillum lipoma at 5 months old. how can this be? was it a mistake?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Diamond answered

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