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I have a marble sized lump behind my right ear that is warm and my neck and back are extremely tense and painful. what do you think this could be?

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Dr. Hal Blatman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Might need doctor: A warm lump can be an infected cyst, especially if there is some red color to the skin. More warm, more tender, and more red mean to get to the doctor sooner.

Answered 6/1/2015

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A member asked:

I have a marble sized lump behind my right ear that is warm and my neck and back are extremely tense and painful. what do you think this could be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hal Blatman answered

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