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I have a large, hard lump felt under the skin of ,my right temple. noticed it 5/6 years ago. the skin moves freely around it, could is be cancer?
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Hard lump: It is definitely not cancer! It may represent a lipoma (fatty growth)
Answered 6/6/2018
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Unlikely: These are usually calcium deposits that arise after some form of trauma at that site that triggers a bone healing reaction. Some can become quite prominent. Your doc could confirm or exclude the possibility. I wouldn't lose sleep over it or go in just for this. Just ask during another encounter.
Answered 6/6/2018
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