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Slight expansion of bone near left ear

2018-01-26 18:34:07
There has been expansion of the bone behind her (my wife) left ear. There is nothing related to ear. It is actually Masteroids. Please suggest the measure which should be taken.
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Swelling in the mastoid region can occur because of various reasons such as lymph node enlargement, sabaceous cyst, osteoma, etc. Treatment depends on identifying cause for her problem
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-01-28 23:57:16

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