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My 4 yr old son has a growing white spot in his butthole, has defined borders, 1/2 inch long now extending on both directions, is it cancerous?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

No could be a cyst: Only way find out what it is from his paediatician, tke him for examination.

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