HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Could The Skull Ridge And Lump Affect Parietal Lobe Growth And Function?

It s a bit hard to explain, but I have some sort of ridge on top of my head. It s as if my skull comes up to a long, point. Also, on the lower back on my skull, I have this bump. This bump is definitely apart of my skull and is actually bone. My dad has the same thing, nearly identical to what I have. How could this come about? I have another more neurological question: Because of these weird deformations on my head (more so the ridge on top of my head) could this have an effect on my parietal lobe growth and how it function?
Tue, 30 Dec 2014
Report Abuse
Radiologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

It is important to clinically examine the lump and do imaging investigations if required. This is to enable a precise diagnosis and treatment. A CT scan or MRI scan will usually tell the extent and location of the lump. If it is confined to the scalp then it can be a benign cystic lesion or bony out growth. These lumps usually do not extend in to the bone. Most likely it can be an epidermoid or dermoid cyst or sebaceous cyst. These are benign harmless swellings. Rarely these can extend in to the brain and it can only be known by doing imaging investigations. Please consult a neurologist.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Could The Skull Ridge And Lump Affect Parietal Lobe Growth And Function?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is important to clinically examine the lump and do imaging investigations if required. This is to enable a precise diagnosis and treatment. A CT scan or MRI scan will usually tell the extent and location of the lump. If it is confined to the scalp then it can be a benign cystic lesion or bony out growth. These lumps usually do not extend in to the bone. Most likely it can be an epidermoid or dermoid cyst or sebaceous cyst. These are benign harmless swellings. Rarely these can extend in to the brain and it can only be known by doing imaging investigations. Please consult a neurologist.