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Question: I have a lump on my scalp (on the top left side of the parietal bone). I found it about 2 months ago, it appeared from nowhere, totally painless and feels like a bone. It does not seem to change (at least not significantly) , it is fixed to the skull, cannot be moved and actually feels like a part of my skull but it wasnt there before for sure.. it has an oval shape, and around 2cm in length.. im 24 years old, male, usually healthy.. i am worried that it might be dangerous.. thinking about it all day and cant fall asleep.. can you please provide with an elaborated honest opinion? I have an apointment to an ultrasound check in couple days, but my anxiety is driving me crazy.. what are the possibilities? I tried to google it but found that if it is immobile, hard and painless it is not a good sign.. it made me worry even more. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Most likely to be benign bone growth
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HCM
The lump you are describing has likely arisen from the bone. Given that it is not growing or changing size significantly, and you do not have any associated symptoms like pain, the lump is likely of benign nature like an osteoma.
Please be advised to follow up for the ultrasound evaluation as scheduled. Meanwhile, there is nothing alarming and you can relax.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarifications
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Most likely to be benign bone growth
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HCM
The lump you are describing has likely arisen from the bone. Given that it is not growing or changing size significantly, and you do not have any associated symptoms like pain, the lump is likely of benign nature like an osteoma.
Please be advised to follow up for the ultrasound evaluation as scheduled. Meanwhile, there is nothing alarming and you can relax.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarifications
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hello and thank you for your answer
Is it possible that it popped out of nowhere?
Will it ever go away?
What signs should warn me?
Thanks again..
Is it possible that it popped out of nowhere?
Will it ever go away?
What signs should warn me?
Thanks again..
Brief Answer:
Follow up answer
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Osteomas are benign growths arising from bone. They do not go away on its own m, but can be removed surgically.
The warning signs include remains increase in size of the lump, onset of pain, onset of numbness or other sensory problems and changes in skin overlying the lump.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Follow up answer
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Osteomas are benign growths arising from bone. They do not go away on its own m, but can be removed surgically.
The warning signs include remains increase in size of the lump, onset of pain, onset of numbness or other sensory problems and changes in skin overlying the lump.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hello and thanks again
One last thing..
Last week i woke up all of a sudden and i puked.. i had vomit all day about 5 times along with diarreah.. it only lasted a day so i assumed it is not a big deal, but it actually never happened to me before..
I also have some vertigos, but it is not new and it had happened before.. do you think it relates?
One last thing..
Last week i woke up all of a sudden and i puked.. i had vomit all day about 5 times along with diarreah.. it only lasted a day so i assumed it is not a big deal, but it actually never happened to me before..
I also have some vertigos, but it is not new and it had happened before.. do you think it relates?
Brief Answer:
Follow up answer
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
The vomiting and diarrhea you experienced is possibly due to upset stomach due to food poisoning. Vertigo and lump is possibly unrelated given the location and characteristics of the lump you described. The vomiting and vertigo is likely to be unrelated to the lump. You can undergo ENT evaluation to identify the cause of vertigo.
Hope this answers your questions
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Follow up answer
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
The vomiting and diarrhea you experienced is possibly due to upset stomach due to food poisoning. Vertigo and lump is possibly unrelated given the location and characteristics of the lump you described. The vomiting and vertigo is likely to be unrelated to the lump. You can undergo ENT evaluation to identify the cause of vertigo.
Hope this answers your questions
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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