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A 17-year-old female asked:

I have marble sized hard lump that feels like bone in the centre of the back of my skull, in line with the top of my ears.it seams to be symmetrical.

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Dr. William Culviner
Dr. William Culvineranswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 32 years experience
Boney prominence: It probably is the occiput, a boney prominence in the center, back part of your skull. Not likely of concern, but you should see your doctor to check it and make sure she/he does not suspect any other problem like a scalp lesion, cyst or boney growth.
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