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A female asked:

I have a penny sized lump on the base of my skull. it is attached to my skull and the skin moves over it. have had it for months and get headaches.

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Time to see doctor: Go see your doctor for evaluation and treatment plan. Especially since it is giving you headaches time to address the issue

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