A member asked:

Could a cyst appear where the jaw meets the ear, sort of like right under the earlobe. and what exactly is a cyst?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes: Cyst is a fluid containing structure. Parotid gland can have cysts, but usually not mobile as you described in prior question. Skin cysts - sebaceous can occur anywhere on skin including ear and jaw area. Any trauma? Any punctures? Foreign body can cause granulomas lesions.

Answered 2/9/2014

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