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My baby's scar from partial nephrectomy 1.5yrs ago has now developed 1cm protrusion with mild red spot. it is part of scar, not beneath it. what is it?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

May be: an incisional hernia , take an appointment to the surgeon. for a follow up visit.

Answered 1/10/2015

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