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Lump on head

2018-11-20 18:25:28
I have a permanent lump on my head (top of skull) that does not heal. Should I be concerned ? Is it cancerous ? I can feel a bit of pain on that spot if I press on the left side of behind of skull.
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Kindly upload CT head report..

Answered2018-11-21 07:37:36

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