Houma, LA

A 18-year-old male asked:

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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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 60 years experience

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

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Dr. Michael Fisher commented

Dermatology 34 years experience

You may have a boney prominence called an osteosis.

Dec 11, 2013

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