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Found small lump behind my 4 year old ear it does not hurt . did not know it was there until she felt it n told me it turns blue when you touch it?

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Lump behind ear: Lumps behind the ear are common. Oftentimes, these are lymph glands. As you describe it, it may happen to be a cyst. Please bring her to the pediatrician for diagnosis.

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Answered 10/28/2012

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