Patient's question:
My baby is two years old. A month ago, her lower eyelid was slightly swollen, and I noticed a few small white bumps inside it. I initially thought they would absorb on their own. Now I've noticed that the bumps are not as many as before, but one of them has grown larger without a noticeable protrusion. The baby doesn't seem to feel any pain. The hospital examination recommended surgical treatment.Doctor's answer:
The dangers of the child feeling pain, then surgery is necessary, otherwise the cyst may rupture, leaving scars on the eye in the future. If the redness and swelling spread, or if there is high fever, headache, etc., it is essential to go to the hospital as soon as possible to avoid the infection spreading to the orbital cellulitis due to delayed treatment. In fact, removing the submandibular cyst is actually a minor surgery, and the child doesn't feel as guilty as feared—just worried about crying uncontrollably. If you can do as much as possible.