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A member asked:

A nevi removed from the outside of my ear because there was a1/3 chance of it becoming cancerous.10 years later l have stabbing pains in that ear. ?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Unlikely related: Your current symptoms merit an exam by your doctor or by an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist). Stabbing ear pain in a young person is more commonly due to an infection in ones ear.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/13/2014

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