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What can cause a lump behind my ear?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Lymph node: Probably a reactive lymph node. If it is painful, or persists, see an ENT doc.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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