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What Causes A Painful Lump On The Back Of The Skull?
age 33, height 5'2'', weight, 215, female. I have had a bad headache for the past couple of days and now there is a lump/bump on the back of my skull that is painful to touch. I did not hit my head on anything so I'm worried about the bump...should I be going to urgent care?
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Such lump is most likely a sebaceus cyst which has gotten infected. In such case the lump becomes very tender, swollen. If its on the head, headache can be present.
It is also possible that this lump is an enlarged lymph node.
As an infection on the head can spread to the brain tissues and cause serious problems, I suggest you to consult general surgeon as soon as possible. If its a cyst, should be incised and drained.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
Such lump is most likely a sebaceus cyst which has gotten infected. In such case the lump becomes very tender, swollen. If its on the head, headache can be present.
It is also possible that this lump is an enlarged lymph node.
As an infection on the head can spread to the brain tissues and cause serious problems, I suggest you to consult general surgeon as soon as possible. If its a cyst, should be incised and drained.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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