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Swollen "node" on mastoid bone. small (.5 cm or less), stable, firm/rubbery feeling, fixed in place, painless. it has been there 8 months. worrisome?
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No: A small rubbery node on the mastoid that has not grown in 8 months is no cause for concern. It is probably due to some benign issue with your scalp. It may be as simple as dandruff.
Answered 8/23/2018
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