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Hi, i have a palpable lymph node in the post auricular region. its about 2cm, regular surface, rubbery and non-movable. my doctor said there is nothing, but i am obviously feeling something. worried.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

If worried: Seek a second opinion. Even if benign a second opinion will help reassure.

Dr Kossler agreed

Answered 3/23/2014

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Duration?: No uncommon for lymph nodes to come and go. However, it it persists beyond a couple of weeks, with no obvious cause, you may want to consider a needle aspiration or open biopsy to make sure it's not a serious problem.

Dr Sidman and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/23/2014

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A member asked:

Hi, i have a palpable lymph node in the post auricular region. its about 2cm, regular surface, rubbery and non-movable. my doctor said there is nothing, but i am obviously feeling something. worried.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Kossler agreed

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Sidman and another doctor agreed

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