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What Causes Fluid-filled Lump On Head Near Ear?

My husband has a quarter-size soft lump on side of his head near his ear. It's been there for a long time. It doesn't hurt but feels like it has fluid in it. Our doctor's only reply whenever asked is that 'it's nothing to worry about'. What is it? He had one on the other side of is head for years but it went away.
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your husband's situation and problem.
Fluid filled lump near ear can be due to
1. Infected sebaceous cyst with pus inside
2. Lymphnode enlargement with necrosis and ceseation.
3. Infected blister. Etc.
So better to consult doctor and get done clinical examination.
Also get done ultrasound examination of swelling to determine its exact size and content.
If pus is there then he needs needle aspiration and microscopic examination of pus.
He may need antibiotics. So better to consult doctor and discuss all these.
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What Causes Fluid-filled Lump On Head Near Ear?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your husband s situation and problem. Fluid filled lump near ear can be due to 1. Infected sebaceous cyst with pus inside 2. Lymphnode enlargement with necrosis and ceseation. 3. Infected blister. Etc. So better to consult doctor and get done clinical examination. Also get done ultrasound examination of swelling to determine its exact size and content. If pus is there then he needs needle aspiration and microscopic examination of pus. He may need antibiotics. So better to consult doctor and discuss all these.