Question 1

i can feel and see a small lump directly behind my left ear. it feels hard. usually cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

: For peace of mind have a physician examine and advise you. It mist likely is a burnt out lymph node or a benign inclusion cyst.

Question 2

hey i have a a small lump behind my left ear for 4 weeks..but it has got smaller..it doesn't hurt me and it's soft should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Typically: Tumors and infection will enlarge and harden. In your case is resolving, suggesting perhaps a pimple.

Question 3

i have a small hard lump behind my left ear that has been there for about two weeks and is slightly sensitive to touch. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Not yet: Often lumps behind the ear are enlarged lymph nodes.  A visit to your family doctor can give you answers and possible treatment.  It is always better to be safe than sorry, and your doctor is trained to identify lumps that are benign as well as those that are something more serious.

Question 4

pea size lump in front and top part of left ear.does not hurt when pressed.seems to feel hard.not sure if it is moveable.is it a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Pinna lump: Most lumps on the pinna are not a major issue. Probably a blocked duct of some sort. There are small  hairs on the pinna.  If you do not like the looks or want something done then see your doctor.

Question 5

my 2month old has small movable lumps at the back of his head, three towards the left ear & two on the right also near the ear. what could be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: Lymph nodes are normal structures that sift serum before it returns to the blood stream. They are often found easily on the head/neck where they are not buried in fat or muscle. At rest they are often pea sized &amp; when working they may enlarge.

Question 6

lump inflamed red behind left ear no pain?

Accepted Answer

Most likely a cyst: Lump behind the ear can be a cyst. A cyst is a painless swelling and it can get inflamed or infected. It would be best if you get it checked.

Question 7

lump the size of a small grape underskin next to left ear, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

: These are often lymph nodes that sift through body serum in a nearby region. They enlarge when they deal with local irritation or infection.

Question 8

i have a solid lump behind my left ear. it does not hurt but i am aware its there. is there anything it could be?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma or a cyst: A lipoma is just a collection of fat cells that feels like a lump under the skin  a cyst is like a gland, sometimes it can get blocked and fill with fluid.  Both can be found anywhere on the skin.

Question 9

i have very small lump behind my left ear when i touched it, it released sticky light red-brown substance.. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Blood, maybe pus: Probably it's just blood. There may be an infection there too, so blood mixed with pus might cause this.

If it gets red, hot, painful, then I would see a professional about it

Question 10

hi, there is a small lump behind my left ear about 2 month ago
it is under the skin and not painful 
and i'm really worried about it?

Accepted Answer

Can't dx: using this venue. Possibly a cyst or an enlarged lymph node. Would take an eval to know for sure. Take care.

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I can feel and see a small lump directly behind my left ear. it feels hard. usually cause for concern?

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Hey i have a a small lump behind my left ear for 4 weeks..but it has got smaller..it doesn't hurt me and it's soft should i be worried?

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I have a small hard lump behind my left ear that has been there for about two weeks and is slightly sensitive to touch. should i be worried?

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Pea size lump in front and top part of left ear.does not hurt when pressed.seems to feel hard.not sure if it is moveable.is it a cause for concern?

A member asked:

My 2month old has small movable lumps at the back of his head, three towards the left ear & two on the right also near the ear. what could be the cause of this?

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Lump inflamed red behind left ear no pain?

A member asked:

Lump the size of a small grape underskin next to left ear, what could it be?

A member asked:

I have a solid lump behind my left ear. it does not hurt but i am aware its there. is there anything it could be?

A member asked:

I have very small lump behind my left ear when i touched it, it released sticky light red-brown substance.. what could it be?

A member asked:

Hi, there is a small lump behind my left ear about 2 month ago it is under the skin and not painful and i'm really worried about it?

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