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My father has a large lump on the back of his head, parallel to his right ear, no redness but is causing pain. what could this be?
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Wen: You gave no age or evidence of trauma, but remember that skin gets bumps no matter where it is located. A visit to his family physician should help delineate possiblities.
Answered 11/28/2017
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