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I have a hard bump with swelling on my lower orbital bone, what might this be? thank you

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Painful?: If it hurts, it may be an abscess. If it's painless, it may be a cyst or tumor. In any case, it needs to be seen.

Answered 5/24/2015

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A member asked:

I have a hard bump with swelling on my lower orbital bone, what might this be? thank you

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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