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I have a lump in my outer ear, I noticed it 5 days ago. I don t think it s changed in size, it feels like there s fluid inside, and for the most part doesn t bother me. Sometimes it itches & one day it felt as if my ear was plugged for a few hours, but otherwise it doesn t bother me. It s quite strange looking.
In most cases, the cause is benign and should not worry you. If this I soft and not painful then this in most cases indicates swollen lymph node, lipoma or atheroma.
And if this is hard and immobile swelling behind the ear would be a bony swelling, most commonly known as osteoma.
These swellings are generally asymptomatic and require no treatment. However, if it increases in size or you develop pain then I would like you to meet an ENT doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
The other swelling in the neck is likely to be a lymph node and since it has not increased in size for the past few years then you have nothing to worry. No treatment is required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Lump On The Outer Ear
Hello, In most cases, the cause is benign and should not worry you. If this I soft and not painful then this in most cases indicates swollen lymph node, lipoma or atheroma. And if this is hard and immobile swelling behind the ear would be a bony swelling, most commonly known as osteoma. These swellings are generally asymptomatic and require no treatment. However, if it increases in size or you develop pain then I would like you to meet an ENT doctor for further evaluation and treatment. The other swelling in the neck is likely to be a lymph node and since it has not increased in size for the past few years then you have nothing to worry. No treatment is required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon