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My girlfriend(no medical history) has a small lump on side of head(skull) the lump is hard but painless she just noticed any ideas?

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Lump on head: it is likely a sebaceous cyst. To be sure she needs to be evaluated by her doctor. If it is a cyst then can be removed quite easily if desired.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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