HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Deep Dent On Top Of Head?

I have a deep dent in the top of my head right at my hair line that goes back a few inches. This dent is an inch wide as well. It s pretty deep and I ve never hit my head that hard where this dent is. It s been a recent discovery and seems to get deeper or wider by the week. Should I be worried or does this happen to other people also?
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
Neurologist,  's  Response
According to me, the presence of depression on skull not associated with trauma should be evaluated properly. Some diseases cause loss of skull bone like myeloma, osteoclastic tumour, histiocytosis X, hormonal abnormalities. You need to undergo xray skull or preferably Ct head with bone window. Rest investigations may be planned accordingly if imaging comes abnormal.
Wishing u good health.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Deep Dent On Top Of Head?

According to me, the presence of depression on skull not associated with trauma should be evaluated properly. Some diseases cause loss of skull bone like myeloma, osteoclastic tumour, histiocytosis X, hormonal abnormalities. You need to undergo xray skull or preferably Ct head with bone window. Rest investigations may be planned accordingly if imaging comes abnormal. Wishing u good health.