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I found a hard lump/mass behind my ear

2017-06-16 18:31:07
I found a hard lump behind my ear it is not visible by just looking you need to press firmly and you can feel it . It does not hurt and the size of it has stayed the same for the last couple months and has not gotten bigger or smaller .
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It must be lymph node or you are just Palpating your mastoid bone
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-06-18 11:46:00

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