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A member asked:
I just noticed my grandson has lumps in his scalp. they are hard and one is pretty large. is this something that needs urgent attention?
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Depends: How old is the child? How long have they been present? Are they tender? Hard or soft? Any drainage. If he is in distress, it is urgent. Otherwise is is routine.
Answered 9/4/2017
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