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I have a lump that feels like bone on the top of my skull in the back left area, is this normal?

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Dr. Edward Hellman
Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
Hard to say: There are some bony prominences on the back of skull that are normal. If it is painful, tender, expanding, or clearly different than the other side you should probably be seen.
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