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Age24f,a painless swelling behind the ear over the bone ,no pus,just hard swelling,no pain.what could be the cause of this?
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Need more informatio: There are many possibilities but infection and growth both have to be considered along with examination of the ears, nose, throat and possibly imaging with CT scan, etc. An Ear, nose, throat expert should be consulted.
Answered 6/23/2015
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