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I Have A Hard Small Bump (1cm) On The Back
Question: I have a hard small bump (1cm) on the back right side of my head. I’m scared it’s a meningiomas. 2 doctors felt it and said for sure not a tumour. Would they know by feeling it? I have no symptoms
Brief Answer:
other possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be worried re any abnormal lesions but as your doctors stated it is unlikely to be a meningioma.
The meninges enclose the brain and spinal cord, they are membranes/linings inside the skull and vertebral canal.
It usually occurs in middle aged and older persons so it is unlikely at your age.
In that age group, when they do occur, they are benign (not cancerous) in 90% of persons
The majority are identified through symptoms.
With your age, the fact that you do not have any symptoms and the fact that it was examined and the examination was not in keeping with a meningioma, makes this diagnosis unlikely
There are other causes such as lymph nodes, lipoma, cysts
If you remain worried then imaging can be done
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
other possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be worried re any abnormal lesions but as your doctors stated it is unlikely to be a meningioma.
The meninges enclose the brain and spinal cord, they are membranes/linings inside the skull and vertebral canal.
It usually occurs in middle aged and older persons so it is unlikely at your age.
In that age group, when they do occur, they are benign (not cancerous) in 90% of persons
The majority are identified through symptoms.
With your age, the fact that you do not have any symptoms and the fact that it was examined and the examination was not in keeping with a meningioma, makes this diagnosis unlikely
There are other causes such as lymph nodes, lipoma, cysts
If you remain worried then imaging can be done
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
this is what it looks like.do any cancerous tumours oresent like this? do any cause bump outside kf skull bone???
Brief Answer:
it is a very uncommon occurrence
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry for the delayed reply
In the vast majority of cases, it does not present outside of the skull
It is a very uncommon occurrence
it is a very uncommon occurrence
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry for the delayed reply
In the vast majority of cases, it does not present outside of the skull
It is a very uncommon occurrence
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. My doctor said folliculitis. Does it present like this?
Brief Answer:
can present in some cases
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sincere apologies for the very late reply.
Had some technical issues
Folliculitis can present with an 'bump' or it can cause lymph nodes in the surrounding areas to enlarge as well
It would respond to topical antibiotics and the application of a warm compress to encourage drainage.
In some persons oral antibiotics are needed
Again apologies
can present in some cases
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sincere apologies for the very late reply.
Had some technical issues
Folliculitis can present with an 'bump' or it can cause lymph nodes in the surrounding areas to enlarge as well
It would respond to topical antibiotics and the application of a warm compress to encourage drainage.
In some persons oral antibiotics are needed
Again apologies
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No worries for the late reply..
So are you saying, likely not cancerous?
So are you saying, likely not cancerous?
Is a hard bump under the skin present with Folliculitis?
Brief Answer:
no not likely cancerous
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No it is not likely cancerous.
Cancer is not the most common reason for lumps and bumps.
Folliculitis can present this way, your doctor would base this on his or her examination findings (the feel of the lump and surrounding areas)
You can try the treatment that your doctor suggests and monitor for any changes
no not likely cancerous
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No it is not likely cancerous.
Cancer is not the most common reason for lumps and bumps.
Folliculitis can present this way, your doctor would base this on his or her examination findings (the feel of the lump and surrounding areas)
You can try the treatment that your doctor suggests and monitor for any changes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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