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Firm and movable lump on the left of my occipital bone. what could it be???

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Dr. Rola Rimawi answered

Lump: It may be a cyst or a lipoma. Both would be somewhat soft and rubbery though. It is best to get it checked by your PCP and then decide whether it needs to be removed or biopsied.

Answered 7/4/2017

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A member asked:

Firm and movable lump on the left of my occipital bone. what could it be???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rola Rimawi answered

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