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Huge bump on my head after concussion. is this a blood clot?

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Dr. Soren Singel answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Scalp hematoma: Most likely a scalp hematoma. Usually harmless given the location outside the skull.

Dr Haque agreed

Answered 9/13/2013

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