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My 6 year old has a dent in the top of her head and says it hurts to touch. should i be concerned?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dent ???: I would be concerned when any person says they have a dent in their head. The skull is a stable bone that does not dent unless something is wrong. If by chance she has a thick scalp that has a depression/dent in it that is also abnormal. I would have her evaluated when convenient. If she is acting sickly I would go now.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/26/2019

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A member asked:

My 6 year old has a dent in the top of her head and says it hurts to touch. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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