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Painless, Soft Spot On Top Of Head. Any Suggestions?

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Posted on Sun, 29 Jul 2012
Question: I am a 51 year old female. I just noticed that I have a soft spot on the top of my head pretty close to the middle front. It is painless. Any suggestions?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A soft spot on the top of the head might be an un-united skull suture. This is just a physiological variation and is not indicative of any pathology.
Please do not worry.
In case there is any pain and swelling associated with it then physical examination is necessary to detect the cause.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Painless, Soft Spot On Top Of Head. Any Suggestions?

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A soft spot on the top of the head might be an un-united skull suture. This is just a physiological variation and is not indicative of any pathology.
Please do not worry.
In case there is any pain and swelling associated with it then physical examination is necessary to detect the cause.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.