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Found a finger tip sized lump behind ear (not in fold but more on the side of head) 3 weeks ago. was not painful but now is. very firm, bony like?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Reassurance: Its probably a cyst/lymphnode if it is on the bone probably the mastoid bone. If it is non painful you can observe it and see your doctor if there is more concern.

Answered 10/8/2016

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A member asked:

Found a finger tip sized lump behind ear (not in fold but more on the side of head) 3 weeks ago. was not painful but now is. very firm, bony like?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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