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I have a lump on the back of head right on top of neck line. in addition, the left side back of the ear area is tender to touch. what could that be?

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Dr. William Winget answered

Ear infection: There is branch of lymph nodes or "intersections of your immune system" that run in a chain down your neck and around your neck line. Most likely you are feeling the swelling of a lymph node. Considering your ear hurts I would have to imagine you have an ear infection or some other irritation.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I have a lump on the back of head right on top of neck line. in addition, the left side back of the ear area is tender to touch. what could that be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Winget answered

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