Question 1

how do cancereous lumps behind ear look like?

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Swelling: Any type of unusual swelling or skin lesions with ulceration or continued growth in size should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist.

Question 2

i woke up to two lumps on my head one behind the ear that leads to a bigger one

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Lymph nodes: These are probably enlarged lymph nodes. If you have a little cold or something, then this is common. If they don't go down or away in a week or so though, or get worse, i would see your doctor.

Question 3

i've been getting small marble sized lumps behind & in front of both ears. they come & go frequently but randomly at different times for several month?

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Shoddy nodes: Lumps are lymph glands that pop up with upper respiratory infections or nasal congestion. They are benign in nature.

Question 4

fluid lump behind ear?

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Not certain: It sounds like there is a fluid collection in the skin behind the ear. Questions to ask yourself: is this soft? Does it move when you touch it? Is it painful or red? Have you had any surgery in this region? There is a natural " lump" behind the ear  that is called the mastoid process. This can have an infection and if there is surrounding fluid this may be the fluid lump rthat you see. See your dr.

Question 5

how to tell if these lumps behind my ear are cancerous?

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Site near ear: Behind the ear refers to  that area from the top of the ear helix to  the area just behind the ear lobe. Behin the helix, one sees small nodes of no concern or a small lipoma.  Behind the ear lobe one may see the characteristic presentation of a parotid tumor.  This should be checked and if so, the parotid must be resected regardless of benign or malignant.

Question 6

what could this purple lump behind my ear be?

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Cyst/venule/skin CA: Could be lots of things, have a medical professional look at it.

Question 7

i've got big round lumps behind ears, what is this?

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Not for sure.: You need to be examined.  That is the best way to help with your question.

Question 8

a huge lump behind the ear?

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Looked at : Lymph node vs inflammed cebaceous cyst. Needs examined either way.

Question 9

what is a lump behind the ear be?

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Different options: That area has a lot of things in it both in the skin and below it. Sweat glands, hair follicles and skin cysts as well as lymph nodes, fatty tissue, vessels, cartilege and other things. Is the lump growing, inflamed, painful, painless, draining, recurrent or constant, moveable or fixed...?  Each of these (and many more) will provide your doc the answers as to what it is and what needs to be done.

Question 10

why loose lump behind ear on head?

Accepted Answer

Cyst/node: This may be a cyst or a lymph
node, but best to see your otolaryngologist for an exact diagniosis.

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