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A member asked:

What is a small pea sized bump about a fingernail width from the crease where my ear meets the side of my head/upper neck. its not painful or moveable?

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Dr. Michael Tomeo answered

Probable Cyst : Cysts are not necessarily tender if not inflammed.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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