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What Causes A Hard Lump Above The Eyebrow?

My son has a hard lump above his eyebrow that my wife says started as a small red spot but now it s grown a large amount. Possibly Quarter size and about the same thickness as half a di. It s a pretty solid lump as well and also has 2 other red dots and one is swollen a bit. I feel the head one is a hematoma but not certain.
Thu, 29 Jan 2015
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Hi
Thanks for your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is
1. Lumps on forehead in your son is most probably a hemangioma. This is more commonly seen in children, and more so in the head and neck region. The color of the lump and history of increasing size all points to capillary hemangioma.
2. Hemangiomas are benign lesions of blood vessel and most often, they usually disappear on its own by 7 to 8 years of age.
3. If you are concerned, you can ask your doctor for a histopathological examination to find out the nature of lesion.
4. Hematoma is less likely, as it would cause some pain and there will be a history of injury.
Hope this helps
Regards
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What Causes A Hard Lump Above The Eyebrow?

Hi Thanks for your query. Based on your query, my opinion is 1. Lumps on forehead in your son is most probably a hemangioma. This is more commonly seen in children, and more so in the head and neck region. The color of the lump and history of increasing size all points to capillary hemangioma. 2. Hemangiomas are benign lesions of blood vessel and most often, they usually disappear on its own by 7 to 8 years of age. 3. If you are concerned, you can ask your doctor for a histopathological examination to find out the nature of lesion. 4. Hematoma is less likely, as it would cause some pain and there will be a history of injury. Hope this helps Regards