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Do I Need A CAT Scan For A Hematoma On My Forehead?
Hello, I fell two weeks ago and hit my head on the pavement. I instantly developed a huge lump on my forehead. Went to the ER and they did a CAT scan and said that other than the hematoma on my forehead, everything was normal. After much icing, the lump did go away. However, in the last few days, I have been feeling a lump in that area which seems to be getting a little larger each day. This has me quite worried. Do I need another CAT scan?
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Mon, 12 Nov 2018
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Hello,
I don't think you need another CT scan since you have no neurological symptoms.
However, getting evaluated by your Doctor is necessary to assess a possible blood collection under the skin of your forehead.
Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
I don't think you need another CT scan since you have no neurological symptoms.
However, getting evaluated by your Doctor is necessary to assess a possible blood collection under the skin of your forehead.
Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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