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My sister has a lump on the top of her head, and it was there for how many years, but it doesn't cause her pain, i am the one who's very worried about it since it doesn't go away. i just want to ask if is there a need of concern about her lump?

Q: my sister has a lump on the top of her head, and it was there for how many years, but it doesn't cause her pain, i am the one who's very worried about it since it doesn't go away. i just want to ask if is there a need of concern about her lump?

: Without an exam it is hard to speculate on the cause or whether to worry about it. It could be a simple cyst or something more worrisome. Only an exam and possibly tests could tell.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Without an exam it is hard to speculate on the cause or whether to worry about it. It could be a simple cyst or something more worrisome. Only an exam and possibly tests could tell.

Dr Chizea agreed

Answered 11/15/2022

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A member asked:

My sister has a lump on the top of her head, and it was there for how many years, but it doesn't cause her pain, i am the one who's very worried about it since it doesn't go away. i just want to ask if is there a need of concern about her lump?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Chizea agreed

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