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What Does A Small Lump On The Back Of Head Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jun 2016

Question: hi! my 1 year & 11 months old baby has a small/bead size lump at the lower back of his head, both on the left and right side. Is this something I should be worried about?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be normal. Please upload an image.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.

I think you are referring to the occipital protuberance. If that is the case, it is a normal structure and there is no cause for concern. However, for confirmation I need to ask you to upload an image of the area (with a pointing arrow) and I will be able to guide you further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 days later)

Hi! I've uploaded a picture of my child's back. My thumb and point finger touching the area where the bead size lumps are. Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not a problem

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

I am quite sure that you are talking about the occipital protuberance as your fingers are pointing to it. You need not worry about the same.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Thank you for this! Just one more clarification: The occipital protuberance appears both on the left & right side of the back of the head? Photos online shows only the middle portion. Thanks a lot!

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Definitely possible

Detailed Answer:
There can be two separate mounds on either side of the midline. Not a cause for concern.

Regards

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