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A member asked:

I have a lump behind my right ear. been there almost 2 mos. size never seems to change. size of pencil eraser. i have a pic if needed. what is it?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It could be a: Cyst or a lymph node. Get evaluated. Take care!

Dr Altman and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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