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I have a small lump behind my right ear bit down to my neck its painless and moveable is this a seriouse matter ?

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Dr. Robert Vanderbrook answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably benign: This is a common area for epidermal inclusion cysts to form. These are benign cysts that can form in the skin. Other considerations include lipoma which is a benign fatty tumor, or an enlarged lymph node. If the lump persists, or you develop any other symptoms with it, see your doctor for further evaluation.

Answered 10/12/2014

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Not likely: It could be an old lymph node even from childhood. If it does not change in size, has no other associated symptoms, not usually much to worry about.

Answered 9/29/2016

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