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Hard lump behind ear
Two hard lumps behind my ear small in size from 7 months.. no size change but they feel fixed to bone & don't move...
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Can be a Lymph node or a bony swelling called osteoma. Get one USG done.
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Is it behind the ear or below the ear ? Any history of dandruff or scalp infection? share the picture of the swelling if it's visible.
If swelling is below the jaw , watch for any throat pain,tooth infection,mouth ulcer.
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Ent evaluation is needed
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if swelling is increasing in size,hard , immobile ,need to visit a nearby doctor
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Dr. Shaily Mody
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Mumbai
You will have to get it examined and if required a sonography as well. Depending on that further management will be decided
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