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Hard lump behind ear

2021-07-14 12:35:05
I noticed a hard lump behind right ear today. I have no symptoms. Is it something serious?         .
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Could be a sebaceous cyst. Any discharge from it Wait and watch

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It's probably mastoiditis. Any history of Fever, pain at swelling? Ear discharge/pain? Need more detail history for proper evaluation and management
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Answered2021-07-14 12:41:09

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