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What Causes A Hard Bump On The Head?

I have a problem with my head. There is this bump on the side of my head which is sorta like a bone, I am not sure what it is. My mom told me it is a bone that sticks out, it really disturbs me just to see the sides of my head are uneven... Is there any help where to fix bones or even the head out?
Tue, 18 Aug 2015
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Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM virtual Clinic.
I studied your query in all the details put forth by you.
I understood your health concerns about the head lump.
The assymetry caused by this lump is disturbing you quite a lot,it seems.
Cause of the health problems you queried-
As your mom said it to be normal bone,I would advise a second opinion from your family doctor.
If in case its really a hard lump on sides of your head,get it checked on the following possibilities from your doctor or From ER Surgeon.

This lump could be with following possibilities-
Epidermoid tumour/dermatofibroma(Benign)/desmoplastic tumour(locally malignant)/Sebaceous Cyst at the side of your head.
Possibility of this lump being cancerous could be ruled out only after Biopsy with HPR study.
As I don't have any direct photo of the lump / or not many details from you, I would advise you to consult ER Surgeon.
Hence I would advise you to consult ER Surgeon,who would differentiate from other possible causes for the lump in that area.

Hope this would resolve your query with full satisfaction.
Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME by direct question at HCM.

Write excellent review and hit thanks, to narrate your experience ,which would improve my rating for many other visitor's to HCM.
Wishing you fast recovery.
Have a good day.
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Consultant.
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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What Causes A Hard Bump On The Head?

Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM virtual Clinic. I studied your query in all the details put forth by you. I understood your health concerns about the head lump. The assymetry caused by this lump is disturbing you quite a lot,it seems. Cause of the health problems you queried- As your mom said it to be normal bone,I would advise a second opinion from your family doctor. If in case its really a hard lump on sides of your head,get it checked on the following possibilities from your doctor or From ER Surgeon. This lump could be with following possibilities- Epidermoid tumour/dermatofibroma(Benign)/desmoplastic tumour(locally malignant)/Sebaceous Cyst at the side of your head. Possibility of this lump being cancerous could be ruled out only after Biopsy with HPR study. As I don t have any direct photo of the lump / or not many details from you, I would advise you to consult ER Surgeon. Hence I would advise you to consult ER Surgeon,who would differentiate from other possible causes for the lump in that area. Hope this would resolve your query with full satisfaction. Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME by direct question at HCM. Write excellent review and hit thanks, to narrate your experience ,which would improve my rating for many other visitor s to HCM. Wishing you fast recovery. Have a good day. Dr.Savaskar M.N. Senior Surgical Consultant. M.S.Genl-CVTS