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I have a large white bump on the back of my ear that has drained green and yellow discharge, blood with pus in it and regular blood. what is it?

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Infected sebaceous: cyst or abscess. This will requoire medical/surgical evaluation and antibiotic therapy. Call for an immediate appointment.

Answered 7/2/2016

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