Question 1

have small hard bony lump on top of right shoulder. what could it be?

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Many:  Could be a cyst  or tumor abscess. Need doctor visit to diagnose and treat

Question 2

i have a hard bony lump on back of my head, what causes it? is it benign or malignant?

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Probably benign: Probably benign osteoma. However, see ENT doc for exam/recommendations.

Question 3

the bony lump in the back of my head seems rather large, and has grown quite a bit the last few months. what does it mean?

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It means...: ...That you could have one of a textbook full of things going on, most of which are benign.  There are exceptions, however, so please call your physician now for an examination.

Question 4

i've had a hard bony lump on my should for about 1.5 years. recently it has been growing in size and becoming more painful. malignant? benign? ideas?

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See a DR: A DR will help you. Only an exam can define this.

Question 5

hard bony lump on left side of hard palate in back. sometimes sensitive but usually painless. noticed it 1 year ago, hasn't done much, but grew 1-2mm.?

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Abnormal: This bony mass needs to be evaluated by an ent. Anything that has increased in size needs to be checked and anything that is asymmetric, or only on one side, needs to be checked.

Question 6

hard bony lump on the back of my head! is it cancer?

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See Dermatologist: A hard bump in the head could in fact be one a several things such as: lipoma, benign cysts, foreign body granuloma, Various bony/soft tissue tumors, or even infectious processes. The best way to rule out a malignancy/cancer is to see a dermatologist. He/she will do an exam and determine whether or not a biopsy is recommended. Since you are very anxious, it is best to schedule an appointment.

Question 7

i have bony lump on my mastioud bone and it painless.

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Must be examined: and x-rayed. I suggest a surgical consultation.

Question 8

what could cause a small, hard, bony lump  on the right side of my forehead? it's not visible, but i can feel it.

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Multiple things: It could be a lipoma, sebaceous cyst, or even a bony abnormality. It is hard to tell without an exam. I would recommend that you see your physician to get the proper evaluation and treatment.

Question 9

i have a bony lump on the back part of my hard palate on the left. sometimes painful when pressed. covered with soft-palate. small white tip?

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See a dentist soon.: This sounds like an abscess and should be checked out by a dentist.

Question 10

hard bony lump on inside gum line?

Accepted Answer

Torus Mandibularis ?: This may be the exostosis you are referring to. No treatment is usually necessary, but they may interfere with the fit of a mandibular denture.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torus_mandibularis

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