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What Causes Hard Lump On Head In The Middle Of Parietal Area?

Posted on Thu, 26 Mar 2015

Question: Hard lump on my head, feels like it's part of my skull in the middle of parietal area?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be exostosis(bony outgrowth)

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

From your description it seems to be exostosis (extra bone growth on a bony surface). It is benign (non-cancerous) bone tumour.
They can be caused due to a long-term irritation as a result of infections, or trauma.
I would suggest getting this evaluated by your for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the X-ray of the area affected.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (4 minutes later)

Thank you so much. I just discovered it yesterday while scratching my head. Other descriptions: it's painless and doesn't feel like it moves

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

As this is benign condition, don't worry. Get it checked out by your doctor.

Wishing you good health.

Warm regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad