Question 1

what would the symptoms of fibrous dysplacia in occipital bone be. i have other conditions so confused by which symptoms are which?

Accepted Answer

: Fibrous dysplasia of bone is not a common diagnosis or disease may or may not be symptomatic for a while. Pain in the area can be the usual symptom

Question 2

i got a sharp pain in my occipital bone  that lasted about 5-10m, and have been getting pain all over the right side of my face (just pinches)help?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Unless you have had head or neck  trauma or have cervical spine disease, the constellation of symptoms you describe is non-specific. If it persists please see your family doctor. Best wishes

Question 3

my radionuclide scan results state "focal increased uptake is present affecting right occipital bone" what does the term focal mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

: translation= focal is a derivative of focus meaning the uptake is most apparent at that location

Question 4

i have a lump on my occipital bone. it is hard, non movable, painless, and is on the left side. what could it be? i suffer from constant all over pain

Accepted Answer

Occipital lumps: The most common cause for an occipital lump is trauma, from either direct bang or from a MVA.  The two most common causes for systemic pains is Lyme Disease and Mold toxicity.   Get checked

Question 5

the back of my head, center, above occipital bone, it burns..i feel an indentation where the burning is, and there is no visible sign of any irritant.

Accepted Answer

Burning: If careful inspection of the scalp in that area doesn't reveal any inflammation of the skin, your symptom may be caused by an irritable or slightly inflamed superficial nerve of the scalp. It should resolve and doesn't appear to be a serious condition. Avoid pressure on that area of your scalp.

Question 6

i have a small lump on the right side of my occipital bone. it feels like its on top of a bony prominence. on the left side of the occiptal bone a symmetrical distance away from this lump is another lump on top of the bony prominence but much smaller?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Most probably benign soft tissue/ bone tumor- fibroma,osteoma etc You haven't given any other details
when you see the doctor next show to them

Question 7

why is an injury to the occipital bone fatal?

Accepted Answer

IS IT?: Who says it is? Like with any injury it is not always, but is trauma is serious one bleeds inside the brain or between the brain and bone and the pressure generated causes what is called heriation.

Question 8

why could a crushing injury to the occipital bone often be fatal?

Accepted Answer

Brain damage: The occipital bone is one of the bones of the skull, located in the back of the head. It is overlying structures in the brain (like the brainstem) that are critical to life. If those areas of the brain are damaged by a crushing injury to the occipital bone, the patient could die.

Question 9

firm and movable lump on the left of my occipital bone. what could it be???

Accepted Answer

Lump: It may be a cyst or a lipoma. Both would be somewhat soft and rubbery though. It is best to get it checked by your PCP and  then decide whether it needs to be removed or biopsied.

Question 10

can you explain to me why crushing injury to the occipital bone is often fatal?

Accepted Answer

Sensitive are: The occipital bone houses the exit of the medulla, which controls functions like breathing &amp; hear rate. It also protects the cerebellum, which coordinates motor function, as well as the visual cortex.. Hemorrhage or crush in these area has a high chance of causing major, irreversible brain injury. They are tight spaces in the brain and do not tolerate swelling/injury etc.

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What would the symptoms of fibrous dysplacia in occipital bone be. i have other conditions so confused by which symptoms are which?

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I got a sharp pain in my occipital bone that lasted about 5-10m, and have been getting pain all over the right side of my face (just pinches)help?

A member asked:

My radionuclide scan results state "focal increased uptake is present affecting right occipital bone" what does the term focal mean in this context?

A member asked:

I have a lump on my occipital bone. it is hard, non movable, painless, and is on the left side. what could it be? i suffer from constant all over pain

A member asked:

The back of my head, center, above occipital bone, it burns..i feel an indentation where the burning is, and there is no visible sign of any irritant.

A member asked:

I have a small lump on the right side of my occipital bone. it feels like its on top of a bony prominence. on the left side of the occiptal bone a symmetrical distance away from this lump is another lump on top of the bony prominence but much smaller?

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Why is an injury to the occipital bone fatal?

A member asked:

Why could a crushing injury to the occipital bone often be fatal?

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Firm and movable lump on the left of my occipital bone. what could it be???

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Can you explain to me why crushing injury to the occipital bone is often fatal?

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