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A member asked:
I'm 51 and i just found a dent down the center of my skull, like a long trench. i have never had any head trauma and it doesn't hurt. what is this?
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Skull: Deformities of the skull are not unusual in normal people and I suspect your indentation is not pathological and has been present since birth. However for your peace of mind you could have a physician examine and advise you.
Answered 7/28/2015
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