Question 1

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 2

why loose lump behind ear on head?

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

Question 3

what can be done for a soft lump behind ear ?

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Monitor : This may be just a benign lymph node. Monitor the lump for changes such as increasing size, pain, texture, pigmentation.  Any of these changes indicate a need for further evaluation.

Question 4

i have a hard lump behind ear on head. please answer?

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Lipoma: Lipomas, a fatty tumor are common in this location as well as a few other tumors.  Has the lump been present for some time or rapidly developing recently?  If rapid, get an evaluation by an ENT specialist fairly soon.  If it has been there for some time, you can probably ignore it if it does not bother you and is not changing.

Question 5

what to do if i'm young and worried! lump behind ear!?

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Ear lump: Hello, the bone behing your ear is called your mastoid prominence. There are lymph nodes in this area that may become inflamed and cause pain. I would recommend ibuprophen as directed for a few days. If this persists, then see your family doctor. I hope this helps.

Question 6

i'm worried about a movable lump behind ear. what should i do?

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See your doctor: This type of mass may be a lymph node or may something more worrisome. The parotid salivary gland typically extends just behind the earlobe and may develop tumors in that portion of the gland, called the tail of the parotid.  You should have your doctor evaluate this mass.

Question 7

i have flat squishy lump behind ear for numerous years, question?

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Squishy ear lump: Have your local ENT specialist look at it. If it is growing, painful or connected to any part of you ear or neck, it will likely need to be removed.

Question 8

i have a hard lump behind ear on head. please answer, should i be concerned?

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Hopefully: It will resolve without intevention. You may have a  swollen lymph node or cyst that may or maynot be infected. If it doesn't resolve - get it checked.

Question 9

daughter has a hard dot or lump behind ear not sure but turns blue when you touch it?

Accepted Answer

Lump behind ear: Lumps behind the ear are common. Oftentimes, these are lymph glands. As you describe it, it may happen to be a cyst. Please bring her to the pediatrician for diagnosis.

Question 10

small lump behind ear. hard, not painful. dr looked and said a cyst. should i b worried? hasnt gotten bigger or anything.

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous Cyst: Sounds like a sebaceous cyst.  These are very common and of no cause to worry.   Generally they do not require medical treatment unless they become unsightly, painful or infected.  Treatment options include surgical excision.

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