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Having Bump At The Root Of Helix On Outer Ear. Is It Serious?

at the root of helix ( outer ear ), a bump has developed over past 2 - 3 weeks. the inflammation and small pain (when pressure is applied) is localized, ie just at the root of the helix. From the feel of it, the bump could be a small pea size. The cotton bud used to glide easily at this spot, but no more. could it be a serious matter?
posted on Sun, 3 Mar 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for query to H.C.M. Forum.
In my opinion may be due to sebacious cyst or dermoid cyst.
Consult a surgeon and get in excisional surgery.
It will take hardly 5-10 minutes.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Having Bump At The Root Of Helix On Outer Ear. Is It Serious?

Hello, Thanks for query to H.C.M. Forum. In my opinion may be due to sebacious cyst or dermoid cyst. Consult a surgeon and get in excisional surgery. It will take hardly 5-10 minutes. Good luck. Dr. HET