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What Does A Small Lump Behind The Ear Indicate?

I have a small lump behind my ear I ve had it for about 9 months now it gets small almost to the point of being gone but then it grows again never really big but it just doesn t go away am scared that it could be cancer should this be something to worry about?
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Hello!My name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. In most cases, lumps or nodules behind the ears are harmless. They may signal a need for medication, as in the case of an infection, but rarely are they a sign of a dangerous or life-threatening problem.The causes may be:
-Abscess
-lymphadenopathy
-sebaceous cysts
-acne
-mastoiditis
-throat infection etc
Your hand is your best tool for detecting lumps or bumps behind your ears. If the lump feel soft and pliable it’s probably a lipoma. If the spot is tender and painful, especially when touched it could be a pimple or an abscess. In addition to the bump, if you are experiencing other symptoms, such as fever or chills,in that case, the lump could be another sign of an infection.Hope If the lump is problematic you should probably see the local general physician.
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What Does A Small Lump Behind The Ear Indicate?

Hello!My name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. In most cases, lumps or nodules behind the ears are harmless. They may signal a need for medication, as in the case of an infection, but rarely are they a sign of a dangerous or life-threatening problem.The causes may be: -Abscess -lymphadenopathy -sebaceous cysts -acne -mastoiditis -throat infection etc Your hand is your best tool for detecting lumps or bumps behind your ears. If the lump feel soft and pliable it’s probably a lipoma. If the spot is tender and painful, especially when touched it could be a pimple or an abscess. In addition to the bump, if you are experiencing other symptoms, such as fever or chills,in that case, the lump could be another sign of an infection.Hope If the lump is problematic you should probably see the local general physician.