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Suggest Treatment For Unexplained Lump On Forehead

Posted on Mon, 5 Jan 2015

Question: I have a nickel size lump on my forehead that has appeared in the last 2 weeks. no head injuries of any sort only difference is I started taking Cholesterol pills

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
osteoma

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir!

Thank you so much for writing in Healthcare Magic.

I understand your concern. Based on your description, I could think of osteoma which is very common.

This is generally hard,benign meaning harmless and painless.This is just a cosmetic concern. You can see a doctor and go for a small operative procedure for removal of the lump if you want to.

Hope this helps. Feel free to ask more.
Dr. Moumita Chakraborty

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Follow up: Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (14 hours later)

What is the root cause? why just all of a sudden? Is it diet? is it age? Is it stress?....

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir!

Thank you so much for writing back!

There is no specific root cause of Osteoma.Its a benign tumor of bone which can happen at any age and irrespective of any diet.

So I would suggest you to go get a CAT scan head done to rule any deep invasions(which is very rare) and go ahead and remove it.If you have no cosmetic concern,then you can leave it as it is.

Hope this helps.If you have no further clarifications,please rate this answer and close this discussion.
Have a great day ahead!
Dr.Moumita XXXXXXX

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