Aaron BAV
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Had surgery October 6th 2010 to replace bicuspid aortic valve and repair aortic aneurysm.
This past weekend while on vacation I noticed my incision was itchy (normal) and then a lump at the top of my incision (Sunday). Returned Tuesday and saw a Dr. at a walk in clinic and he said it was likely a bone/tissue growth. I know a lump is common but usually much smaller than mine and consistent shortly after surgery. Mine is the diameter of a golf ball and was 2cm high two days ago and now around 3cm high.
Had ultrasound today (Thursday) and the technologist said it was fluid. I won't get in to see my surgeon or family doctor until the end of the month. Is this a concern and has anyone had this appear quickly so far after surgery?
This past weekend while on vacation I noticed my incision was itchy (normal) and then a lump at the top of my incision (Sunday). Returned Tuesday and saw a Dr. at a walk in clinic and he said it was likely a bone/tissue growth. I know a lump is common but usually much smaller than mine and consistent shortly after surgery. Mine is the diameter of a golf ball and was 2cm high two days ago and now around 3cm high.
Had ultrasound today (Thursday) and the technologist said it was fluid. I won't get in to see my surgeon or family doctor until the end of the month. Is this a concern and has anyone had this appear quickly so far after surgery?