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I have a large bump on the rt side of my skull 1/2in above my ear. its been there for 6 mo. and hasn't grown or shrunk. no other symptoms. what is it ?
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Lymph node: This is most likely a lymph node. There is a batch of them around the ear. They enlarge with response to inflammation/infection and can remain elarged for months. Let your doctor check it out at your next physical so they can keep an eye on it.
Answered 6/25/2017
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