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A hard lump on the lower right part of back of skull. it sometimes has a dull pain and doesn't grow. i've had it for a long while now. what is it?

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Dr. Theodore Spinks answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Many Possibilities: There are a large number of possibilities. If it isn't growing and doesn't seem tender or painful, then it likely is not an aggressive problem. However, you should talk to your primary doctor about getting imaging or going to see a Neurosurgeon

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/24/2014

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A member asked:

A hard lump on the lower right part of back of skull. it sometimes has a dull pain and doesn't grow. i've had it for a long while now. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Spinks answered

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

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