Question 1

hard painful lump behind ear on the bone. only just noticed it. cannot move it is fixed to the bone?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: It is probably a small lymph node but it is best to get it checked by your GP. Make an appointment to get it checked out.

Question 2

hard almost immobile lump behind ear on skull bone around 1cm size. painless unless touched. worried of malignancy. male 19. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: Most likely a swollen lymph node from irritation to your scalp or ear. Possibly an epidermal inclusion cyst or abscess. See your health provider for a full diagnosis.

Question 3

i have a hard lump an inch behind ear on the line joining head and neck .its pea sized, painless and seems like its attached to the bone?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: What you described suggests a slightly enlarged lymph gland/node. You could watch and wait. You may feel the node every couple of weeks, if the lymph gland doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor.
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Question 4

painless lump hard lump on bone behind ear i had it for a few awhile now but i noticed that it has grown a bit?

Accepted Answer

Mass: It doesn't matter what I think it might be based on the limited information you have provided, it needs to be seen by a doctor. I'm not sure why you have been watching it for "awhile" but now sought medical attention on line instead of in person but you already know you need medical evaluation. See your doctor.

Question 5

lump behind ear, right on the bony bit behind the ear it's fixed and hard it's right on bone so not lymph node, what could it be? feel unwell also.

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: It could be a lymph node, cyst, infection, abscess or fatty tissue. You should see a doctor to have it diagnosed and treated.

Question 6

small, soft to touch pea sized lump on mastoid bone behind ear, been present for a couple of years now, mobile and painless. anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: Probably nothing of concern.  The differential diagnosis generally would be a reactive lymph node versus an epidermal inclusion cyst.  This could be removed to be sure however with growth or changes.  An Otolaryngologist would be able to determine this readily on physical exam.

Question 7

lump behind ear on bone. slightly movable, tiny like a tip of a pencil not visible, palpable. don't not hurt at all. doc said i have right scm as i had ear pressure one side for few month . should i be worried about this little node/lump?

Accepted Answer

No: No, this is just leftovers of old mild problem with ear. Not the bone if movable. And most likely small benign lymph node that do not require any treatment.

Question 8

wut causes shooting pain for a second that is localized to a 1 cm area in temporal bone above ear level?pain returns every few hours

Accepted Answer

Neuralgia: Sharp,shooting, fleeting pains in that area are characteristic of neuralgia which is an irritability of a superficial scalp nerve, is more of a nuisance and tends to resolve on its own. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a physician or neurologist for evaluation and advice.

Question 9

could an incoming wisdom tooth cause temporal bone and ear pain?

Accepted Answer

Referred pain: Problematic wisdom teeth can refer pain to other nearby areas of the head. That is not to say that you might not also have an ear infection or other medical issue. See your dentist for an evaluation who may also refer you to your physician.

Question 10

can incoming wisdom teeth cause temporal bone pain and ear pain?

Accepted Answer

Referred pain: Problematic wisdom teeth can refer pain to other nearby areas of the head. That is not to say that you might not also have an ear infection or other medical issue. See your dentist for an evaluation who may also refer you to your physician.

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Hard painful lump behind ear on the bone. only just noticed it. cannot move it is fixed to the bone?

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Hard almost immobile lump behind ear on skull bone around 1cm size. painless unless touched. worried of malignancy. male 19. what is it?

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I have a hard lump an inch behind ear on the line joining head and neck .its pea sized, painless and seems like its attached to the bone?

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Painless lump hard lump on bone behind ear i had it for a few awhile now but i noticed that it has grown a bit?

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Lump behind ear, right on the bony bit behind the ear it's fixed and hard it's right on bone so not lymph node, what could it be? feel unwell also.

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Small, soft to touch pea sized lump on mastoid bone behind ear, been present for a couple of years now, mobile and painless. anything to worry about?

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Lump behind ear on bone. slightly movable, tiny like a tip of a pencil not visible, palpable. don't not hurt at all. doc said i have right scm as i had ear pressure one side for few month . should i be worried about this little node/lump?

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Wut causes shooting pain for a second that is localized to a 1 cm area in temporal bone above ear level?pain returns every few hours

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Could an incoming wisdom tooth cause temporal bone and ear pain?

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Can incoming wisdom teeth cause temporal bone pain and ear pain?

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