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I have had this knot, about the size of a grape, on the right side of my skull for many years now. it's under the skin and doesn't move?

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Specializes in Neurology

May be a cyst: IF it has been there for a while without pain or growth then it may be an epidermal cyst. You should have it looked at and it may be amenable to resection.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have had this knot, about the size of a grape, on the right side of my skull for many years now. it's under the skin and doesn't move?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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