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I have a scalp hematoma on the back of my head for the past 3 months and it has s not reduce in size. x-ray shows no fracture. soft painful spot on it?
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Hematoma: It may take months for the hematoma to be absorbed depending on its size. In fact if it lasts long enough it may begin to calcify
Answered 5/24/2014
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