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What Does A Lump On Base Of Skull Indicate?
I have a lump that forms at the base of the back of my neck, top of spine that forms and causes a steady droning pain up the back of skull. Going back to massage therapy which should reduce it. What is causing this to form? I am female and 50 years old.
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have lipoma, dermoid cyst or some skin adenexal tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump.
excision is the treatment of choice. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have lipoma, dermoid cyst or some skin adenexal tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump.
excision is the treatment of choice. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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