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I have a hard bump in the back of my skull in the base of the occipital lobe region. it is does not cause any sort of pain but i am concerned. ?

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Dr. Arun Patel answered

Have it checked out: Most likely it is a bony prominence and benign but should have your doctor check it out when you see him/her

Answered 12/15/2014

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A member asked:

I have a hard bump in the back of my skull in the base of the occipital lobe region. it is does not cause any sort of pain but i am concerned. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arun Patel answered

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