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What Does A Lump Behind Ears Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 4 Nov 2014
Question: I have a lump in the back of my right ear. It seems to be right by the mastoid bone (from what I've read) It's hard and has like a bony structure. It is the size of a half walnut (give or take). i do not have any pain or fever. Sometime when I lay down I feel a little bit of pressure on the right side but I don't know if it's because I'm now conscious about it or if it really is a symptom.... I took my first x-rays today but I have to wait a few days until the results are send to my doctor but I'm anxious... I want to know if it's a tumor what are some of the worst scenarios and what should I prepare myself for?
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry much , nothing serious .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.

As per your clinical history it appears that you are having normal mastoid bone prominence (compare with opposite mastoid bone ) or osteoma or mastoiditis .
You can upload pictures of both side , it will be helpful for me to advice you better .

No need to worry much , nothing serious . All conditions are curable .

A little bit of pressure on the right side is because you are conscious about it .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.



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What Does A Lump Behind Ears Indicate?

Brief Answer: No need to worry much , nothing serious . Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. As per your clinical history it appears that you are having normal mastoid bone prominence (compare with opposite mastoid bone ) or osteoma or mastoiditis . You can upload pictures of both side , it will be helpful for me to advice you better . No need to worry much , nothing serious . All conditions are curable . A little bit of pressure on the right side is because you are conscious about it . Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.