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Ear Anomaly

2017-12-23 04:17:43
My little sister has a strange black mass in her left ear. It is very discomforting to get and when she pulls at it, the skin under the black mass starts to bleed. She is 5' 8" and weighs 235 lbs. She is Mexican-American and is 15 years old.
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Any mass especially black colored which bleeds on manipulation should be evaluated in detail to rule out sinister skin conditions such as basal cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. You should consult nearby Dermatologist or ENT specialist as early as possible
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Consult nearby Dermatologist or ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-12-25 02:00:25

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