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Have a hard umoveable pea sized nodule under skin an inch above jawline near the ear. what could it be? it's painless.

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

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Needs evaluation: A hard nodule in that location needs further evaluation. Suggest you consult and ENT specialist for evaluation. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 5/6/2018

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Sounds concerning: Agree that it needs to be evaluated and possibly biopsied by your doctor or specialist.A description of unmovable is concerning for malignancy. Good luck

Dr Ungerleider and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/5/2014

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A member asked:

Have a hard umoveable pea sized nodule under skin an inch above jawline near the ear. what could it be? it's painless.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Dr Ungerleider and 2 doctors agreed

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