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What Does A Lump Above The Temple Indicate?
Question: house mate suddenly found lump above temple or right side of her forehead. looks sames baseball player who took a ball to the face. happened very quickly. she said she did not hit her head against anything. about the size of small egg cut in half. she said it came on suddenly.
Brief Answer:
Possible hematoma.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
* According to the narration, the most common possibility is hematoma formation (following trauma or else).
Kindly provide me with further details so that I can proceed for further guidelines.
1. Lump - consistency, overlying skin changes in form of colour, temperature.
2. Associated pain if any.
3. If possible kindly provide a photo picture of the lump as an attachment in the follow-up session.
Till that time, application of ice over the lump will help.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Possible hematoma.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
* According to the narration, the most common possibility is hematoma formation (following trauma or else).
Kindly provide me with further details so that I can proceed for further guidelines.
1. Lump - consistency, overlying skin changes in form of colour, temperature.
2. Associated pain if any.
3. If possible kindly provide a photo picture of the lump as an attachment in the follow-up session.
Till that time, application of ice over the lump will help.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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