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A member asked:

Lump on the back of my head left side, its hard and sore when i touch it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Not normal: Not normal. See ENT doc for evaluation/recommendations.

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/9/2019

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