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What Causes Lump Behind The Head?

Hello, i have a small lump on the left side of back of my head, behind the ear you can say, its been there for around 5-6 years, normally it doesn t pain or anything, but sometimes, it starts swelling and grow to the size of a pea , and the pink color turns to red and then even darker, and most of the time it gets hard enough and starts bleeding. What can this be? any chance of cancer?
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HI,Welcome to HCM.
Based on the facts of your query,You seems to suffer from ? malignant hard painless small tumor.I would suggest to do FNAC Biopsy or the Excision biopsy and to study the Histopath report in your case.If this report confirms it being cancer due to its recurring bleeding tendencies,a wide excision with chemo or radio would be advised.
Hope this reply would help you to resolve the anxiety with it and would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors soon.
Welcome for any further query in this regard.

Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM.

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Dr.Savaskar,
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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What Causes Lump Behind The Head?

HI,Welcome to HCM. Based on the facts of your query,You seems to suffer from ? malignant hard painless small tumor.I would suggest to do FNAC Biopsy or the Excision biopsy and to study the Histopath report in your case.If this report confirms it being cancer due to its recurring bleeding tendencies,a wide excision with chemo or radio would be advised. Hope this reply would help you to resolve the anxiety with it and would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors soon. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM. Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar, Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS