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Should I Be Worried Of Having A Lump At The Base Of Skull?
HI, my eight year old daughter has a small lump at the base of her skull on the left hand side. You can movie it around a little. I also felt one in a similar spot on the right but it is a bit smaller. She said it doesn't hurt. I am panicking. Am I being silly
Fri, 27 Dec 2013
hi
relax
there is a very simple way of getting this tested
just get a x ray of her skull
and then a ct if required
you will probably be able to find what the swellings are
if there is something you may need to get a biopsy
but that comes at a later stage
i suggest you be calm
kids have a way of sensing your tension
get the tests
let us know the report
lets take it from there
best of luck
relax
there is a very simple way of getting this tested
just get a x ray of her skull
and then a ct if required
you will probably be able to find what the swellings are
if there is something you may need to get a biopsy
but that comes at a later stage
i suggest you be calm
kids have a way of sensing your tension
get the tests
let us know the report
lets take it from there
best of luck
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