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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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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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.

Answered 4/29/2015

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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