What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 22 Aug 2017

Question: Hello,

Please have a look at the attached photos. I have a buldge above my right eyebrow. There is no pain in that area / spot but it is bothersome. I did not see a doctor yet. I have three questions.

1. From the observation of the attached photos, is it something that I should be worried about? What is your opinion?

2. If I should visit the hospital then which specilized doctor I should see for this issue?

3. Which medical tests I should undertake? X-ray? CT Scan?

Thanks for your help.

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I don't think you need tests.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.
I understand your concern and I viewed your photos.

Here are the answers to your questions:
1) I don't think it is anything to worry about. The forehead is an area where sometimes changes like that happen especially with the age. I think though that to be extra sure you should get it examined and see how the consistency is and if it is something movable underneath in that area. It may be nothing but depending on the exam it may be a cyst underneath the skin.
2) I think that you don't need to see a specialized doctor. If your family doctor is good enough, he will be able to tell with the physical exam I explained above, if it is a cyst or if it is just the changes of the tissues underneath the skin in the forehead, which as I said above it is normal.
3) I don't think you need to do any of those tests you have mentioned above, and neither any other tests. It can be diagnosed just by palpation (the touch of the doctor).

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Klarida Papaqako (11 minutes later)

Dear Dr. Thank you very much. It is a XXXXXXX of relief. I feel that it is movable underneath my skin upon touching it. I will follow your advise by having it checked with my family doctor. God bless you. Thanks once again for everything. Kind regards, Hatim

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to have been of help

Detailed Answer:
Dear Hatim,

I am glad to have been of help.

Feel free to follow up anytime with me.

If you don't have other questions about this query, please kindly close and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad