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What Does A Lump On The Side Of The Skull Indicate?
I have a lump on the side of my skull, two inches above my ear and halfway between my hairline in front and the back of my head. It feels like bone and I have had it at least 25 years ( I am 69). It has never bothered me, but I recently went to a PA at a dermatologist and she wanted me to have it x-rayed to see if it is bone cancer. I am very much against unnecessary x-rays and don t see how it could be a problem. I may have had it longer than 25 years but just noticed it then. What do you think?
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Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Hello,
The fact that you have this lump for a long time and it has not been problematic indicates that it is a benign lump. So, you should not be worried about it. Anyway, to understand the nature of this lump an X-ray is necessary. The radiation of the X-ray is minimal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The fact that you have this lump for a long time and it has not been problematic indicates that it is a benign lump. So, you should not be worried about it. Anyway, to understand the nature of this lump an X-ray is necessary. The radiation of the X-ray is minimal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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