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My son has had a lump on the back of his head since he was born he is now 8 months old is it normal?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Probably: It is either an inclusion cyst or a lymph node. If it is not red, painful nor growing, then it is probably ok.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/29/2015

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Lymph node: If it is no larger than a pea and is mobile, it is a lymph node, (especially if it is on the back of the head) this is a common concern, don't worry unless it gets bigger.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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