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Just discovered what a mastoid process is. my left one feels bigger then my right. doc said examined and said no enlarged lymph nodes. normal for one mastoid process to be slightly bigger then other?

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Dr. Randall Kimple answered

Yes: It is not unusual for there to be slight asymmetry.

Dr Callaghan agreed

Answered 3/7/2016

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A member asked:

Just discovered what a mastoid process is. my left one feels bigger then my right. doc said examined and said no enlarged lymph nodes. normal for one mastoid process to be slightly bigger then other?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Randall Kimple answered

Dr Callaghan agreed

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