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Could MRI Showing A Growth In The Skull Indicate Cancer?

My husband has a bump on his head. It s on top of his head just above the forehead. Had MRI showed a growth in the skull and not the brain Had blood test. All his numbers are good. Had colonoscopy five years ago. It was clear. How likely is to be cancer
posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Hello,

Very unlikely, although to guide you properly there is need to see your mri scan but it doesn't seems a cancer to me.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver
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Could MRI Showing A Growth In The Skull Indicate Cancer?

Hello, Very unlikely, although to guide you properly there is need to see your mri scan but it doesn t seems a cancer to me. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver