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There is a dime size mass under the left side of my scalp but also going under the base of my skull. it feels bruised and itches. what is it from?

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Needs examination: Any mass in any part of the body is a concern. It may be a simple lymph node but your doctor needs to examine this and evaluate further by ultrasound or biopsy if necessary to determine the cause of the mass

Answered 11/30/2016

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Cyst: It is probably a lipoma or sebaceous cyst It should not cause any problems

Answered 11/28/2016

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A member asked:

There is a dime size mass under the left side of my scalp but also going under the base of my skull. it feels bruised and itches. what is it from?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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