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Fells like hard little knot on mastoid bone behind ear been there a couple of weeks has not gotten bigger 31 yr old female no other symptoms w c i be?

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Dr. Georgianne Snowden answered

May be normal: The mastoid tip is a bony protuberance behind the ear. Some people suddenly notice it and think it's abnormal. Is it really a "new" bump? If so have evaluated by your md.

Dr Petruska and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/11/2017

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A member asked:

Fells like hard little knot on mastoid bone behind ear been there a couple of weeks has not gotten bigger 31 yr old female no other symptoms w c i be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Georgianne Snowden answered

Dr Petruska and another doctor agreed

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