Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
127 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Lumps On Neck,ear And Shoulder?

Hi, a friend has several lumps on the left side of the neck, and behind the ear, and now she has two on her left shoulder. She is in pain, and she was taking antibiotics and morphine pills. The Dr. doesn't know what it is. Unfortunately, that's all the information I have.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Thu, 28 Aug 2014 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 28 Aug 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Geriatrics Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Lumps on the side of neck and behind the ear are most often secondary to infection in the oropharynx or ear.
2. It usually settles with the control of primary infection with antibiotics.
3. If it persists or is bothering then you can get a fine needle aspiration cytology done to find out the possible nature of lesion.
4. However multiple lymphnode enlargement needs to be evaluated to rule out any lymphoproliferative disorder.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Morphinans


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Lumps On Neck,ear And Shoulder?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows: 1. Lumps on the side of neck and behind the ear are most often secondary to infection in the oropharynx or ear. 2. It usually settles with the control of primary infection with antibiotics. 3. If it persists or is bothering then you can get a fine needle aspiration cytology done to find out the possible nature of lesion. 4. However multiple lymphnode enlargement needs to be evaluated to rule out any lymphoproliferative disorder. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.