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Hard bump up and to the left of my occipital protrusion. aligns with the top of my ear. normal skull abnormality? or something to worry about?
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Normal anatomy: Slightly prominent lower nuchal line of with mastoid process the occipital bone. It is not unusual and considered a normal anatomical structure. Take care.
Answered 7/17/2016
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