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There is a painless bump behind my ear. it has been there for about 2 wks. what could it be?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Node or cyst: Likely a lymph node or sebaceous (oil gland) cyst. If it persists beyond another week, see an ENT specialist.

Dr Krauser agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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