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What Causes Lumps On The Head?

I just found three walnut sized lumps on my sons right side of his head. They itch and there seems to be no bite or scab just lumps. He just recently got over hfam but the bumps are concerning me. One is right above right ear and just continue up equaling three lumps. I m really concerned.
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hi! thanks for writing to us sharing your son's health problem!

After going through your description, I could summarize that the head/temporal lumps are multiple, discrete, small, nodular, solid, painless, ? mobile and itchy! This is a common problem in young children and not to worry about these. I would consider following possibilities in this case as follows:

1. dermoid cysts

2. inclusion sebaceous cysts

3. lymph nodes

4. scalp skin infection

5. benign tumor or tumor-like conditions

Therefore, you need to see a physician for a clinical assessment and possibly a needle biopsy for confirmation and to discuss the possible line of treatment!

regards!
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Hematologist Dr. Hardik Sanghvi's  Response
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have lymphnode enlargement, lipoma or some skin adenexal tumor. You should go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
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What Causes Lumps On The Head?

Hi! thanks for writing to us sharing your son s health problem! After going through your description, I could summarize that the head/temporal lumps are multiple, discrete, small, nodular, solid, painless, ? mobile and itchy! This is a common problem in young children and not to worry about these. I would consider following possibilities in this case as follows: 1. dermoid cysts 2. inclusion sebaceous cysts 3. lymph nodes 4. scalp skin infection 5. benign tumor or tumor-like conditions Therefore, you need to see a physician for a clinical assessment and possibly a needle biopsy for confirmation and to discuss the possible line of treatment! regards!