Worried about Protrusion at the back of the Skull Posted: 02-15-06 18:44pm
I have a question reguarding something odd
on the back of my skull. I seem to have a
lump there, I dont know how long its been
there. I think since I was 8 that I can
remember but maybe longer. I didnt feel
back there regularly. Im almost 20 now.
It doesnt give me any pain and it doesnt
grow. Its hard just like part of the skull
except its about the size of a small
marble. Is it normal for some people to
have this or should I be concerned?
Basically I cant lay my head perfectly
flat because of this thing. Like I said
though, it seems to be part of the skull
as it rounded and not just a protrusion in
the middle of no where. Just thought id
ask.
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Bone Cancer Answer A485 Posted: 03-20-06 09:38am
According to your description, you have
begun to notice the tuberculum occipitale.
This is a normal anatomic structure on the
occipital bone on the back of the skull.
In some people, the tuberculum occipitale
can be more pronounced (bigger) as a
normal anatomical variation.
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