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Is it common for a 53 year old to have a soft spot in top of head..?

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Dr. Mike Bowman answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

No, it's not: Especially if the spot is new and or enlarging with time, i would recommend having your primary doctor take a look at it. It's hard to say anything else without more information.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/7/2017

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