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I have a posterior scalp mass removed which was located deep down underneath skin i think attach to outer layer of skull table cyst? idk what it is ye

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Ask your doctor: THe mass should have been sent for a micoscopic examination and this is the only way to determine what it was.

Answered 12/19/2016

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A member asked:

I have a posterior scalp mass removed which was located deep down underneath skin i think attach to outer layer of skull table cyst? idk what it is ye

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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