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About big cyst in middle of head the size of sm egg?

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Dr. Jason Stokes answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Cyst: Cysts in this location are either EIC (epidermal inclusion cyst) or a lipoma (fatty collection cyst). They can be removed but are generally benign.

Answered 7/10/2014

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