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I have discovered a huge painless lump on the front of my head under hairline which feels like bone distortion is it cancer?
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Needs to be seen: This may be nothing more than an old calcified subgaleal hematoma, but since you have a concern about it being cancer, it calls for an office visit sometime soon. Good luck.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Doubtful: Unlikely, but should probably have your doc look at it to be safe.
Answered 3/26/2013
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