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What to do if i have a ball behind my ear what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Possibilities: Possibilities include cyst, lymph node, skin tumor, infection. See an ENT

Dr Stokes agreed

Answered 7/13/2014

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