Hard, non-painful bump on the back of the head Possible causes

What are the most likely diagnoses for a hard, painless bump on the occipital region of a 15-year-old?
How does an Occipital Spur differ from an Occipital Osteoma, both clinically and radiologically?
What are the causes, symptoms, and treatments for the various conditions like Occipital Spur, Osteoma, Lipoma, and Osteochondroma?
How can one differentiate between a bone spur and a benign bone tumor such as osteoma on an X-ray or CT scan?
What are the most common locations for the different conditions discussed, and how likely are they to occur in the occipital region?
Important Highlights:
Occipital Spur is an anatomical variant that is a likely diagnosis for a hard, painless bump in the occipital region.
Occipital Osteoma is another possibility but is rarer and typically occurs in adults, with a most common diagnosis around 40 years old.
Lipoma differs significantly from the other conditions due to its soft, fatty nature, unlike the bony protrusions.
Osteochondroma is common among benign bone tumors but is more likely to occur near long bones, making it less likely in the occipital region.
Precise differentiation between Occipital Spur and Occipital Osteoma requires radiological examination and possibly a biopsy, with the Spur being an exaggerated anatomical feature, whereas the osteoma is a benign tumor.
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[@pranavlokaksh7848]

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[@imsachin.06]

Having the same from last three years, thank you so much for this knowledge

[@Retromind0]

Straight to the point thanks! I have it and always wondered what that was

[@Brandonwagz]

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[@Fortnitegig_0257]

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[@Dr.Constantine]

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[@Brandonwagz]

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[@abbygalerowe1254]

Thank you, Doc 🙌🏼. I now know what I have

[@maya_mm]

I had a flash back of my life, dreams, aims, expense, treatment and selling of grandpa’s property for treatment money after googling about this bump and found out its a head tumor. Than i landed on this video. Now I’m breathing 💀

[@Ebrahim-k3o]

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[@Ebrahim-k3o]

Me too

[@adwaith7613]

Me too 😵

[@luciafuruta4075]

Great explanation. Thanks!

[@Madhu10055]

Thank you so much

[@g8ngaming8]

I have same bump 4 years ago

[@sasshoug6214]

Thank you soo much... ❤

[@padmakumar4170]

Thanks sir

[@jmsacay302]

Started to noticed the hard bump in the lower back of my head 17 years ago when i was in college. Now I just found the answer of my worries. I thought i had a tumor. Thanks God, it is a occipital spurs.

[@pandit1118]

Brother its size remains same or not??? I also have occipital spur😢

[@Gr33kChief]

mine too are almost 20 years old, mine ex used to mention it when she rubbed my head, I played soccer when i was kid

[@arupmazumder1155]

I got the lump or bump almost 2 years ago by getting hit underneath of the sharp edges of the stairs. And from then it is been over the base of my skull and quite hard. Is it occipital spur. Please let me know.

[@anushkafernando7046]

Have it become bigger ??? Or same size

[@Lakkshay]

​@@anushkafernando7046mine size is increasing what to do

[@karlmullowney998]

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[@Dr.Constantine]

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[@justguy-mj3us]

So if i fix my pose it will be get littler or stay? Srry bad at english though

[@ChronoCodes]

is there a way to get rid of it

[@torquettalk]

I have a bump located at the right side of the crown part of my head (back, above eyes). It's very hard and it is not like a cyst on scalp. I'm also unsure if some current aching is located there (I stayed up late for a week) because the sensation is mixed in parts of my head. I went to the neurologist a while ago and he told me it doesn't look like a major concern, but he suggested me to have a ct scan for the brain (bone window). I had head MRI four months ago and it did not indicate about said bump. Also, I would like to add that I once hit my head on the wall back in 2021 (3 years ago) but never thought of and felt any effects on that. I hope my ct scan results will show normal findings.

[@rickrolld9023]

I hit my head too... any findings?

[@jeffreygonzalez743]

Same I hit my head a couple years back and I feel a bump on the left back side of my head same place where I hit my head so idk

[@rickrolld9023]

@@jeffreygonzalez743 5 times in total i got hit!

[@arupmazumder1155]

Dcotor I got the lump or bump almost 2 years ago by getting hit underneath of the sharp edges of the stairs. And from then it is been over the base of my skull and quite hard. Is it occipital spur. Please let me know.

[@SwagatikaGiri-nz2qm]

My sister have one on back side of head since 2 years or more than that don't know.Is it dangerous?plz reply me Sir

[@jamie3732]

I have about a 2 1/2 inch lump on the lump on the top of my skull uts hot and hard like a bump its grown twice in size size i found it. Got lots of different symptoms horrible head pains and headache, pressure, throbbing in nose, ringing in my ears, sickness and slight numberness and tingling double vision that comes and goes and dizziness im worried sick 😢 not seeing the neurologist till 1st of August im so scared!! Im only 27 a single mum with a 1yr old praying its not anything bad 🙏🤞🥺

[@DhruvKhadka2]

You should check to a doctor

[@DhruvKhadka2]

I pray for you

[@jamie3732]

😢😢 im so scared ive been to the dr they been really slow with it and im getting worse, im waiting to see a neurologist dr on the 1st of August 😢 ​@DhruvKhadka2

[@DhruvKhadka2]

@@jamie3732 you should check to a good doctor and i prey for you 🙏🏻 keep faith inside never lose hope

[@nita2224]

Anything?

[@ankitrajawat9301]

Thank you so much I failed airforce medical cause is swelling over occipital region but i have a re medical choice then I wish it will clear😢😢😢

[@g8ngaming8]

My skull back side same bump. Small than 1 inch 3.5 years ago no pain i touched mm like a ball

[@anushkafernando7046]

Has it become bigger or same soze

[@g8ngaming8]

@@anushkafernando7046 same size

[@Sachin-hl5hg]

Mine turned slightly bigger since 2 years​@@anushkafernando7046

[@meowiffy]

Same size for me​@@anushkafernando7046

[@meowiffy]

Me too

[@208athenz4]

Can occipital spurs be on only the left side?

[@Dr.Constantine]

Possible

[@meowiffy]

Mine is on the left side too I thought I had a head tumor

[@208athenz4]

@@meowiffy did u get it checked out?

[@Goals9]

I am praying to god it heals

[@tarikhelo4269]

Doctor please can this bump push on my cervical nerve and i feel numb and pain?

[@Become_rich01]

Sir pls help me, my xray report also showing some thing like this.can u see my report?

[@saritayadav2566]

Doctor i m from India i have small bump on back side of head before 10 days. No pain no problem. I consult doctor he gave me tablet amolic 625 & tablet trypsin & chymotrypsin for 3 days. Can the bump be normal like earlier or it will be throughout the life. Please reply

[@boykagaming1484]

Sir how to reduce and get rid of this shitty bump on the back of head???

[@Dr.Constantine]

Treatment depends on underlying cause. if its bone spur anatomical no need to treat. if its lipoma surgery is the solution.

[@boykagaming1484]

@@Dr.Constantine i don't have pain or headache but that bump is very uncomfortable while i am laying down at the floor or anywhere else

[@The_Black_Swordmen.]

​@@boykagaming1484same😢, I can't put my head in hard surface straight

[@nelsondebbarma2269]

​@@boykagaming1484 Yes bro how to treat this shit

[@boykagaming1484]

@@nelsondebbarma2269 i have a small bump but.I don't touch that. I stopped all the looking downs and look up for 20seconds. But head and skull grows so it will be okay ah

[@VinayakPM-td2hr]

Does it become bigger

[@Evo_912]

Thanks to god ❤амин

[@kingsideal3617]

If there is no headache and other symptoms in this case of "Occipital Spur" what treatment or surgery is needed? Please sir replay.

[@Dr.Constantine]

No need any treatment in most cases

[@kingsideal3617]

Thank you sir for this information

[@dineshmondal5451]

Sir, i have a tiny bumb on middle on my back head.. (spin and head joint position).its seems like its part of my head bone.. it is not give pain.. it's safe for my health? And it's cause for long time mobile use ?

[@eberhanicio7062]

How are you now?

[@vinitsammir2268]

Same my also what should I do?

[@rickysubie]

Can repetitive movement cause the bone growth by the mastoid bone? I'm a mechanic and play guitar. I have one behind my right ear.

[@Thegoatno7]

I also has on the right side....do you have any vision problems

[@rickysubie]

@Thegoatno7 I'm starting to become far-sighted.

[@Thegoatno7]

@@rickysubie bro I also started to notice some vision problems.....do u done ur ct

[@rickysubie]

@Thegoatno7 I haven't yet, since I've read that it usually doesn't cause many problems. I also had my bone flap removed for surgery on that side. There might be bone growth from that surgery. How about you?

[@emmanuelbetiku]

I just noticed mine few days ago, and wondering why I didn't feel it years ago

[@navabald5368]

Me too

[@jacobkendall9895]

same. Im 21 and all the sudden I can feel it. super weird.

[@McMc-jl2wn]

@@jacobkendall9895Does it hurt when you touch or press on it?

[@anushkafernando7046]

@@jacobkendall9895same Here suddenly it appeared and I have a few bumps hope it remains the same shape and size

[@Tiyyoo]

Is head hitting can be the causes ?

[@Beyond_earth_.]

Sir this bump pains when slowly pressed

[@firlyramadhan5980]

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[@md.mizanurrahmanxendpdc.369]

I propably have something like that.but i cant go to doctor bc of my parents

[@petarspanovic2454]

I have one right on the top of my skull. Right where the skull peaks at the top

[@windy1267]

how about mitple lumps? Some hard, some softer

[@rioerwanto2559]

Problem kah?

[@PriyaDharshini-sb5uq]

Having neck pain sir

[@euanelmerdiorda3629]

Good day I'm from Philippines I hope you seen may comment .I found a little lump in right part of the head of my 10 years old son..it's possible for 10 year old???

[@Dr.Constantine]

Yes possible, try to provide enough vitamin d and protein intake for the child.

[@euanelmerdiorda3629]

@@Dr.Constantine doc this is not dangerous lump??what is a good treatment??

[@euanelmerdiorda3629]

I mean doc this is not malignant?the size is like a piece of corn.

[@euanelmerdiorda3629]

@@Dr.Constantine thank you Dr for the reply

[@euanelmerdiorda3629]

​@@Dr.Constantinedr.what Dr.should I go for check up and what laboratory should get.. please give me some idea thank you thank you so much..I hope you give me some other chance to reply me again thank you Dr.

[@shalinivolgs]

Hi sir. I have both sides of my head occipital area 0.5cm nd those are movable. From past 2.months i am getting small lumps on my back of neck those too movable.is this too not need any treatment

[@DhruvKhadka2]

You should check to a doctor if it's movable you need to be concern how was your health now?

[@oiramjesusagcang1642]

Does occipital spur goes away sir without any treatment?

[@Dr.Constantine]

No it will not go away it's own

[@oiramjesusagcang1642]

I just discovered a bump at the back of my head sir in the occipital area middle and above the neck.is this normal and there is something to worry about?

[@DraZtheProbleM]

What if mine appeared spontaneously? Like within less than a month? Got a haircut prior and it wasn't there. Now its time for a new haircut, and now its there, about 3-4 weeks later.

[@Dr.Constantine]

It can be local infection if painful. Or itchy it will go away it's own. If hard and non painful than imaging study is recommended.

[@DraZtheProbleM]

@@Dr.Constantine Yes mine is very hard and not painful. Should i be concerned? What kind of scan is needed?

[@HridoyAhmed-f3i]

In the back of my head. There will be problems if I don't operation plzzz sir reply to me 🥺

[@rioerwanto2559]

IM from Indonesian problem kah dok ?

[@EverDarlami-lw7gj]

how much Occipital bone spur surgery cost sir ?

[@Dr.Constantine]

Highly depends on country and insurance policy. . In usa average cost is from 5000 $ depends on severity

[@EverDarlami-lw7gj]

@@Dr.Constantine very expensive sir Without surgery any tretment at home

[@johns2873]

@@EverDarlami-lw7gj a chainsaw and a lot of napkins

[@EverDarlami-lw7gj]

@@johns2873 you mean no tretment at home

[@boykagaming1484]

​@@EverDarlami-lw7gj Ewwww😅

[@kiranraj2664]

Hi sir I'm kiran from India I need clarification

[@SurprisedBabyOctopus-cn9yf]

Can they pop up out of nowhere

[@YellowPenis]

I had one pop up when I was 14 and I thought it was a chip in my brain cuz I'm schizo LOL. Its right on the back of my head, perfectly round, just appeared one day.

[@McMc-jl2wn]

@@YellowPenisdoes it hurt when you press or touch it?

[@McMc-jl2wn]

Had the same question

[@anushkafernando7046]

@@YellowPenishas the size remained the same ??

[@YellowPenis]

@@anushkafernando7046 Yes!

[@lostlegend-ep4xk]

I really thought that i had brain tumor 🤯

[@ShelbyDog604]

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[@SarimaWrites]

What if I feel pressure in my head and air pressure? Without any cause??

[@synxxc]

Osteomas can cause migraines, head pressure, ear pressure, alot of symptoms. I have one

[@thaguever5829]

Hello sir i think i have occipital osteoma this area hair follicle and pus any risk for skin cancer

[@Dr.Constantine]

They are not directly correlated. Foliculitis is not causes cancer. Nor occipital osteoma

[@thaguever5829]

@@Dr.Constantineeop hair follicle area wound and boils what is the causes sir iam very stress feel i can massage this bone spur

[@Ztormiii]

Nah man I got the 20%

[@meowiffy]

Same I'm scared

[@meowiffy]

It's like a hard bump ball

[@DwAboutItManFr]

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