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What Causes A Lump With Pulse On My Head?

My son is 16 years old and has a lump on the side of his head that you can feel a pulse in. I took him to see his Dr. They were going to figure out what type of test to do, example US, and get back to me. What is your recommendations? What do you think it is?
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
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1. Pulsating lump suggest vascular lesion - which can be intra cranial extension, or extra cranial vascular malformation.
2.In this case initially as your doctor suggested USG soft tissue swelling is recommended.
3.Ultrasound will evaluate the nature of the swelling ( vascular / cystic / soft tissue ) its source and extensions.
4.Depending on the findings further investigations are required.
5.In case of external lesion and non vascular a small incision and drainage will be suggested. If internal extensions - MRI will be required.

Good luck.
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What Causes A Lump With Pulse On My Head?

Welcome to health care magic. 1. Pulsating lump suggest vascular lesion - which can be intra cranial extension, or extra cranial vascular malformation. 2.In this case initially as your doctor suggested USG soft tissue swelling is recommended. 3.Ultrasound will evaluate the nature of the swelling ( vascular / cystic / soft tissue ) its source and extensions. 4.Depending on the findings further investigations are required. 5.In case of external lesion and non vascular a small incision and drainage will be suggested. If internal extensions - MRI will be required. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query, any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask. http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888