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My daughter 17 years had swelling at back of head with golf ball size lump with sever pain & heaviness. no injury. this swelling disappeared automatic?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Swelling: Your daughter may have had a swollen lymph gland which disappeared over time.

Dr MacArthur and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/28/2017

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A member asked:

My daughter 17 years had swelling at back of head with golf ball size lump with sever pain & heaviness. no injury. this swelling disappeared automatic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr MacArthur and another doctor agreed

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