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A 17-year-old male 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. ?

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Dr. Arun Patelanswered

Family Medicine 47 years experience

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

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