hi, a 3 yr old son have a swelling in his right side temporal bone which grows gradually after the injury which was occur 2 wks ago.it is non tender and not firm.what would be the diagnosis and how would i characterize the swelling in the physical examination
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling could be because an inflammatory origin due to the impact during trauma, or it can be secondary to a fractured bone. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get a radiograph done like PNS or PA view to rule out any fractured bone. Meanwhile, you can give cold and hot fomentation over the swelling alternatively every 10 seconds for 1-2 minutes. I hope my answer will help you, take care.