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A member asked:

Is scalp cyst has a tendency to become brain cancer? i have a skull pa;lateral;townes x-ray:negatives finding.just the cyst size got bigger like grape

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Rarely: A 'scalp cyst' is almost always benign. It is usually treated with removal if it is ruptured, infected, or greater than 2 inches. If your physician is following you, they can make sure that you get the appropriate management. Just remember that is a mistake to assume that these commonly become cancer because they do not.

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Answered 9/18/2016

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