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What Does Hard Lump (3 Cm) Behind Ear With Fatigue Indicate?

I have a fairly large (3cm) hard lump that does not move and is completely painless behind my right ear. It is irregular in shape, not red, with no evidence of an opening like you would see with an abcess or pimple. I also have been extremely tired for about 2 weeks. I have not been sick recently but incredibly stressed with grad school and work. What could cause this? Could it be caused by stress?
posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have some enlarged lymphnode due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. or you may have some dermoid cyst or soft tissue tumor or skin adenexal tumor.
You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump.
It will give you exact idea regarding cause.
Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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What Does Hard Lump (3 Cm) Behind Ear With Fatigue Indicate?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymphnode due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. or you may have some dermoid cyst or soft tissue tumor or skin adenexal tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump. It will give you exact idea regarding cause. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.