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I have something hard type extra part proturding on my head since 5-6 year.im very worried bcoz one of my friend told me that this can be tumour?
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Yes: An extra lump anywhere in the body can be a tumor. So tumors are benign, but some are cancer.
Answered 2/2/2013
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