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Is It Dangerous To Have A Medium Sized Lump Near Temple?

hi, i have a medium sized lump on left side near temple. it is under the skin, but not in brain. it hurts at times, like presure, and slight pain. it gets smaller also. had a mri, and brain was fine. do you know what this could be, and is it harmful? been there about 2-3 years.
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Hi,
From historyit seems that you might be having lipoma or sebaseous cyst on your temporal region.
Consult surgeon and get examined.
If it is there since long and there is no increase in size or any infection, nothing to worry.
Ok and take care.
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Is It Dangerous To Have A Medium Sized Lump Near Temple?

Hi, From historyit seems that you might be having lipoma or sebaseous cyst on your temporal region. Consult surgeon and get examined. If it is there since long and there is no increase in size or any infection, nothing to worry. Ok and take care.