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What Can Cause Red Lump On The Left Side Of Head?
Hi doctor. I am worried for my mum's health condition. Earlier today, I noticed a red lump On the left side of her head growing under her hair.It was the size of an eraser. When asked, she was secretive about and wouldn't want to tell me why..Do you have any explanation for it?Please help her.
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
Hello
Subcutaneous lesion in head may be due to many causes like lipoma,dermoid cyst,epidermoid cyst,infective collection etc.
These are generally due to benign causes.
Need of treatment depend upon clinical evaluation and patient complain.
She may need ultrasound of swelling.CT scan of head can be done after evaluation.
Excision of lump can be done after evaluation.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Subcutaneous lesion in head may be due to many causes like lipoma,dermoid cyst,epidermoid cyst,infective collection etc.
These are generally due to benign causes.
Need of treatment depend upon clinical evaluation and patient complain.
She may need ultrasound of swelling.CT scan of head can be done after evaluation.
Excision of lump can be done after evaluation.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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