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A member asked:

I have a pea sized bump behind my left ear and it appears the lymph nodes about an inch below have slightly protruded. is this cause for concern?

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Best to have exam: This can be from a resolving infection. But it would be advisable to see your DR and have this checked.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 7/19/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes. It may or may not be more than a lymph node See an ENT doc for evaluation/recommendations.

Answered 7/19/2015

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