Does An Occipital Knob Continue To Grow?
Q: Dr. Eppley, Is it possible for the occipital knob to continue to increase in mass or grow? I ask because more recently I’ve experienced a pressure or pain while lying on back on my head and it is sort of alleviated if I lift up on the area or back of my head. I can feel the pressure in that area & my neck…is this normal or a situation that you have heard of before?
A: While some patients complain of discomfort from an occipital knob, they are not known to grow in adults to the best of my knowledge.
Dr. Barry Eppley
Indianapolis, Indiana

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