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Snap in top of neck/base of head the other day. had craniotomy 5 weeks ago. it's tight and hurts a bit. it happened when tilting head back. help...
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See neurosurgeon: You need to contact your neurosurgeon. This is likely something related to you recent surgery. Your neurosurgeon is best able to assess possibilities and evaluate for those possibilities.
Answered 9/21/2013
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Might be related: Your symptoms may or may not be related to your recent surgery. Would follow up with your neurosurgeon for a complete evaluation.
Answered 9/30/2013
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