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What Can Cause A Small Lump Or Growth On Backside Of Head In A 4 Years Old Child?

Hi, I have noticed a small lump or growth , the size of a small mosquito bite at back of my 4 year old son's head ( right side). its not red , it doesn't hurt him, he doesn't scratch it , and he doesn't complain about it, but when we do touch it , he removes our had away from the spot. what can that be?
Fri, 28 Feb 2014
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Hello. Thank you for your question.. It sounds like you are palpating a lymph node. As long as it remains small and not painful when pressure is applied, you have nothing to worry about. It is a normal finding. I recommend mentioning it to your doctor at your son's next visit. But you don't have to make a special appointment for this.
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What Can Cause A Small Lump Or Growth On Backside Of Head In A 4 Years Old Child?

Hello. Thank you for your question.. It sounds like you are palpating a lymph node. As long as it remains small and not painful when pressure is applied, you have nothing to worry about. It is a normal finding. I recommend mentioning it to your doctor at your son s next visit. But you don t have to make a special appointment for this.