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A member asked:

I have a small lump behind my ears. it's painful. as if it's filled with air.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See yourSee your doc: See your doctor for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This could be several things.

Answered 3/24/2013

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

See doctor: ? Infection?. The best way to determine what this is will be for you to see a medical professional for physical examination and recommendation for treatment.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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