Suggest Treatment For Lump Behind The Ear

Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015

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Question : My husband has a small round bump behind his ear, not red or inflamed. Feels sort of moveable. Does not hurt him.

Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (5 hours later)

it could be a lymph node

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Karl Logan (8 hours later)

Indont believe its a lymph node. Its up higher behind the earnon the bone part

Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Post Auricular Lymph Node

Detailed Answer:
Hi Thanks for your question,

It is common to have enlarged lymph nodes in this area - they are called the post auricular lymph nodes. They are usually small 1cm or less and XXXXXXX They are not usually serious and can be related to something as simple as having dandruff.

I hope this answers your question.

Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad