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I noticed my 5 year old has a big knot on the top of her head. she said it hurt her today. she hasn't hit it recently. what could this be?
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Be seen: The shape of the skull varies, it could be just her normal shape or a swelling of many causes. Have her checked, all the best.
Answered 1/19/2016
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