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What Causes A Knot On The Middle Of The Skull Along With Headaches?

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Posted on Thu, 6 Jul 2017
Question: My skull is raised in the center like a big knot. I am having headaches and feel pressure behind my eyes and upper sinuses. My pharmacist told me it could be a cyst. What could it be?
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Get examined by a surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Soft swelling may be most likely a benign cyst.
Hard swelling may be bony protuberance.
Unlikely to be cause of headache.
The headache may be tension type headache or migraine.
Get examined by a surgeon too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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What Causes A Knot On The Middle Of The Skull Along With Headaches?

Brief Answer: Get examined by a surgeon Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. Soft swelling may be most likely a benign cyst. Hard swelling may be bony protuberance. Unlikely to be cause of headache. The headache may be tension type headache or migraine. Get examined by a surgeon too. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further information. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist