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My Grandson A 15 Year Old Has A Bump In
Question: my grandson a 15 year old has a bump in back of his head just under his skull. the size of small walnut and is not too hard nor too soft not painful
Brief Answer:
Lipoma or ateroma
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is likely to be ateroma or lipoma. These are benign subcutaneous cysts, made of fat tissue or sebaceous glands. These may remain small or grow in future. If it grows, it is recommended to have it surgically removed. Other causes are swollen lymph node or hair follicle inflammation but it would manifest with pain and redness. Wish you good health
Lipoma or ateroma
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is likely to be ateroma or lipoma. These are benign subcutaneous cysts, made of fat tissue or sebaceous glands. These may remain small or grow in future. If it grows, it is recommended to have it surgically removed. Other causes are swollen lymph node or hair follicle inflammation but it would manifest with pain and redness. Wish you good health
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you dear doctor.
Brief Answer:
You re welcome
Detailed Answer:
You re welcome.
Feel free to ask any other questions if necessary. Warm regards
You re welcome
Detailed Answer:
You re welcome.
Feel free to ask any other questions if necessary. Warm regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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