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I have two knots on the top of my head. they don't cause me pain and they move if i push on them. i've had them for at least 10 years.

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Lipoma: this could be a benign subcutaneous fat tumor called lipoma or cyst.

Answered 1/8/2021

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A member asked:

I have two knots on the top of my head. they don't cause me pain and they move if i push on them. i've had them for at least 10 years.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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