United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 23-year-old female asked:
lump behind ear, right on the bony bit behind the ear it's fixed and hard it's right on bone so not lymph node, what could it be? feel unwell also.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ronald Li answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 41 years experience
Lymph node: It could be a lymph node, cyst, infection, abscess or fatty tissue. You should see a doctor to have it diagnosed and treated.
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