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What causes swelling at the bottom of back of head it's swelled bad on left side of skull?
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Cyst or lymph node: Usually this is a sebaceous cyst or an enlarged lymph node. A medical exam is needed to tell. The cyst can be removed. An enlarged lymph node usually gets better with time but sometimes needs an antibiotic.
Answered 5/29/2019
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