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What Causes A Gradually Growing Lump In The Occipital Area?

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Question : I have a lump on the left occipital area. It has been developing overtime I think, but I notice it's enlarging albeit slowly. It's firm but painless. I have no associated symptoms. Am 57 yr old male.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
most probably sebaceous cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood that you have a gradually growing lump in the occipital area. It firm and painless.

The commonest cause is a sebaceous cyst and I would advise you to consult a surgeon for clinical evaluation and excision for the following reasons :
-To get rid of the lump which is not the Normal part of the body.
-You get the confirmed diagnosis by a histo-pathology.
-Further complications are avoided by its removal.

I hope this answers your query.
Please feel free to ask further relevant queries if you have.
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What Causes A Gradually Growing Lump In The Occipital Area?

Brief Answer: most probably sebaceous cyst. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. Read and understood that you have a gradually growing lump in the occipital area. It firm and painless. The commonest cause is a sebaceous cyst and I would advise you to consult a surgeon for clinical evaluation and excision for the following reasons : -To get rid of the lump which is not the Normal part of the body. -You get the confirmed diagnosis by a histo-pathology. -Further complications are avoided by its removal. I hope this answers your query. Please feel free to ask further relevant queries if you have.