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I have a marble size, hard bump on the back of my head . its been there for years now, and doesn't cause any pain. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Nope.: Sounds like a trichilemmal cyst. Benign. Can be removed easily if necessary.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I have a marble size, hard bump on the back of my head . its been there for years now, and doesn't cause any pain. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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