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I noticed yesterday a hard, bony lump on the back of my skull. it's immovable and very painful to push on. about the size of a dime- never hit my head?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

DR visit: You will need a DR visit to reassure you about this. Impossible to give you reassurance without an exam.

Answered 3/9/2021

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A member asked:

I noticed yesterday a hard, bony lump on the back of my skull. it's immovable and very painful to push on. about the size of a dime- never hit my head?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

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