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Small hard round lump on occipital bone feels like bone. in line with top of ears in the centre of the back of my skull. what could this be?17, female
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Normal: Hi, this is likely the external occipital protuberance of the occipital bone. Everyone has this it is just more pronounced on some people.
Answered 3/2/2020
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