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I've noticed a lump on the back of my head towards the left. it is not moveable and it is hard. iv'e also been experiencing headaches.

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sebaceus: cysts are frequent there, probably not related to your headache

Answered 2/28/2015

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