Louisville, KY
A 26-year-old female 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?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Roy Arnoldanswered
Internal Medicine 47 years experience
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!
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan commented
Dermatology 57 years experience
Did an acorn drop on your head?
Oct 15, 2014
Dr. Alireza Mirmirananswered
Radiation Oncology 18 years experience
Highly unlikely: Highly unlikely, but I would have your doctor check it out.
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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