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Suggest Treatment For Lump At The Back Of The Head
Hi iv a soft lump on the back of my head on the left side. It soft and feels like it s full of water or liquid. It actually been there a good few years i thought it was from an injury or a bang. I think lately it has got a little bigger. Could it be a cyst? And is it possible to self medicate with something like this? Thank you you re advice would be greatly appreciated.
Mon, 22 Jul 2019
Hello,
Very likely this is a dermoid cyst. These are skin cysts filled with fat and are due to blocked fat glands. They are generally not dangerous and can burst spontaneously or may stay unchanged for years. In some cases, it may grow as well.
Treatment is generally surgical. The area is numbed and the cyst is removed with the capsule as well. It is an easy and quick procedure that can be done in the outpatient office.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
Very likely this is a dermoid cyst. These are skin cysts filled with fat and are due to blocked fat glands. They are generally not dangerous and can burst spontaneously or may stay unchanged for years. In some cases, it may grow as well.
Treatment is generally surgical. The area is numbed and the cyst is removed with the capsule as well. It is an easy and quick procedure that can be done in the outpatient office.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
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