Question 1

tender to the touch lump on back of head, not sure what it is?

Accepted Answer

Boil: This may be an abscess that started as an ingrown hair. Warm applications help bring it to head. It also could be an infected cyst.Consult your physician if there is worsening pain,tenderness or swelling as it may have to be lanced.

Question 2

lump on back  of head ozzing headache cannot bend head back?

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See someone: Unclear what the lump is, but may be an infection. You need to see someone and have it looked at.

Question 3

very hard non moveable lump on back of head. feels like lymph node but so small can barely feel. like .25 cm or less. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Lump: It may indeed be a lymph node that over time has become calcified.

Question 4

recently noticed hard lump on back of head in center at base on my partner. feels like bone and is painless. about 2cm across. what could this be?

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Age of partner?: Depending on the age, how long he or she has it if aware, does it move while tried, any other lumps anywhere in the scalp or any other part of body. It could be innocent harmless one or it could be something bad needing immediate attention. Things like a cyst called sebaceous cyst coming from a hair follicle, dermoid cyst  all are harmless .This like a lymph node,cancerous tumors are possibilities

Question 5

small painful lump on back of head, about level with ears more to the left side. no injury? what is it and what do i do about it?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node swelling: This could be a swollen lymph node, which could be infected or swollen because of inflammation or infection on your scalp or ear. It could also be an insect bite. You should have your doctor examine you, so that you can be properly diagnosed and treated.

Question 6

small hard lump on back of head (upper back left of head). seems like there s pain and soreness eradiating from that area. been this way for 4 months?

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Sebaceous Cyst: It may seem like you have an infected sebaceous cyst. I would have this evaluated. If needed removed.

Question 7

have palpable lymph node on back of neck for few months. and rather large lump on back of head for a year believed to be lymph nod. should i concern?

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Yes: Till you see your physician for evaluation , tests  if indicated biopsy , once cleared then you don't have to worry.

Question 8

bony lump on back of head, what could it be? when should i see a doctor?

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: With bony lump, you mean a hard lump? Depending on the size, is it hidden in your hair or it looks obvious.?  Is it growing in size? Does it pulsate with your heart rate. If answer to any is yes, then please see the doctor for excisional biopsy. Probability of this lump being lipoma, cyst, or other benign lesion is high, so good luck. Hope it helps.

Question 9

15 year old male. hard lump on back of head. on the right a little. size of large pea. it pokes out so it is very easy to feel.should skull have bumps?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: There are many lymph nodes in the neck and back of the head that are often more noticeable because they are located where our fat pads don't hide them. If you feel around you should find several the size of a pea ; sometimes  bigger.They can increase to the size of a big peanut if stimulated by local factors, illness or vaccines.I would just monitor it or have doc see it during regular visit.

Question 10

has a painful lump under his left collarbone a bit bigger than a marble.  presses on it and arms get numb.  also lump on back of head under his hair.

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Get checked: lump under collarbone needs to be checked by doctor, is unlikely but on occasion is sign of cancer.

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Tender to the touch lump on back of head, not sure what it is?

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Lump on back of head ozzing headache cannot bend head back?

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Very hard non moveable lump on back of head. feels like lymph node but so small can barely feel. like .25 cm or less. is that ok?

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Recently noticed hard lump on back of head in center at base on my partner. feels like bone and is painless. about 2cm across. what could this be?

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Small painful lump on back of head, about level with ears more to the left side. no injury? what is it and what do i do about it?

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Small hard lump on back of head (upper back left of head). seems like there s pain and soreness eradiating from that area. been this way for 4 months?

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Have palpable lymph node on back of neck for few months. and rather large lump on back of head for a year believed to be lymph nod. should i concern?

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Bony lump on back of head, what could it be? when should i see a doctor?

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15 year old male. hard lump on back of head. on the right a little. size of large pea. it pokes out so it is very easy to feel.should skull have bumps?

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Has a painful lump under his left collarbone a bit bigger than a marble. presses on it and arms get numb. also lump on back of head under his hair.

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