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I woke up to two lumps on my head one behind the ear that leads to a bigger one

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Dr. Anthony Filly answered

Specializes in Radiology

Lymph nodes: These are probably enlarged lymph nodes. If you have a little cold or something, then this is common. If they don't go down or away in a week or so though, or get worse, i would see your doctor.

Answered 3/26/2013

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