A member asked:

A part of my scalp at the top right feels sore and swollen and its also red and hurts.this has been on and off. could i have a brain tumor?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probably not: Scalp tenderness and swelling is a sign of a localized inflammation of the scalp, seldom a sign of brain tumor. It's worth getting it checked out nevertheless. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 10/31/2014

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Highly unlikely: Highly unlikely, but I would have your doctor check it out.

Answered 10/15/2014

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