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I had a craniotomy for a subdural hematoma 18 mos ago and my skull has depressions and "lump" along the suture lines. is that normal?
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Yes, it is: I had one 2 years ago and my skull has the same. Best wishes.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: That is common and not a medical concern as long as the scalp incision is completely healed. I have seen a case where a patient with a very thin scalp eventually had the scalp open up over one of the small plates used to secure the bone flap. This is rare, but would require surgery.
Answered 5/5/2019
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