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Small bump behind my left ear directly almost sitting in the crease of my ear it's no where near the lymph nodes it doesn't hurt unless touched?
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Cyst common: Se an ENT as this could be a sebaceous cyst. They are usually very small pimple like nodules just beneath the skin. They are tender and if manipulated, can get infected. It can be easily taken care of by removal of the cyst usually in the office.
Answered 11/2/2017
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