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

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 5

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 6

a huge lump behind the ear?

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

what could cause large firm lumps behind my ear?

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Lumps: Could be something benign like sebaceous cysts. Should check scalp for any lesions. If masses firm, could be of more concern. See ENT

Question 10

two big lumps behind left ear, what could this be?

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Lumps: May be lymph nodes or sebaceous cysts. Best to have them checked out with an ENT

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