Question 1

19 month old son has marble sized lump behind ear and two smaller ones on back of head all feel fixed and quite hard no other symptoms but im worried?

Accepted Answer

There are many lymph nodes in the neck and back of the head that are often more noticeable because they are located where our fat pads don't hide them. If you feel around you should find several the size of a pea ; sometimes  bigger.They can increase to the size of a big peanut if stimulated by local factors, illness or vaccines.I would just monitor it or have doc see it during regular visit.

Question 2

My 9 year old son has two painless hard lumps on his skull behind his ear, no other symptoms and seems not to be caused by an infection?

Accepted Answer

I would recommend an evaluation with dermatology. There are pediatric conditions which may cause these findings. Does he have any skin rashes or lesions? Is he developing and growing normally?

Question 3

My son, 19, has a lump on the side/back of his neck and one behind his ear. they are sore to touch. no other symptoms. does he need to be seen?

Accepted Answer

These sound like lymph nodes which can swell up to fight anything foreign in your system- infection, inflammation, etc. Most are benign, but if they are tender, they should be checked by a doctor.

Question 4

Fluid lump behind ear?

Accepted Answer

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

Why loose lump behind ear on head?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What can be done for a soft lump behind ear ?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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19 month old son has marble sized lump behind ear and two smaller ones on back of head all feel fixed and quite hard no other symptoms but im worried?

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My 9 year old son has two painless hard lumps on his skull behind his ear, no other symptoms and seems not to be caused by an infection?

My son, 19, has a lump on the side/back of his neck and one behind his ear. they are sore to touch. no other symptoms. does he need to be seen?

Fluid lump behind ear?

Why loose lump behind ear on head?

What can be done for a soft lump behind ear ?

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

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

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

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

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