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How To Find If Immovable Lump On Back Of Head Is A Swollen Gland Or A Growth?

Hi I have a hard immovable lump on back of head on the right side. I am not sure if it hurts or not because I have been poking it a lot so the mild discomfort could be that. It is not on the other side. I am 29/f. How do I know if it is a swollen gland or a growth? I noticed only 4 days ago. It is maybe the size of a pea or a little bigger
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Hi
what gland you are talking about .There is no gland under scalp like this
if it is hard and it is immovable lump it is growth

pl confirm it with MRI ORC CT of involved part and if boney growth is finding is reported consult neurosurgeon please
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How To Find If Immovable Lump On Back Of Head Is A Swollen Gland Or A Growth?

Hi what gland you are talking about .There is no gland under scalp like this if it is hard and it is immovable lump it is growth pl confirm it with MRI ORC CT of involved part and if boney growth is finding is reported consult neurosurgeon please TAKE CARE Dr Lal Psychiatrist