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Bone swelling behind the ear on the side of the head?

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Dr. Neil Giddings answered

Probably mastoid: Probably air cells in the bone of your skull that should be there. If it has increased in size or is tender see ENT doctor

Answered 4/20/2018

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A member asked:

Bone swelling behind the ear on the side of the head?

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Dr. Neil Giddings answered

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