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Hard swollen gland or lump behind right ear for about 4/5 months now. only on one side, and only slightly swollen. ?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Ans: Possibly a lymph node. Once inflamed takes several months to resolve. Keep an eye on and see if it is getting small. If gets larger or does not go away in 6 to 8 mo. See your doctor

Answered 8/27/2015

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A member asked:

Hard swollen gland or lump behind right ear for about 4/5 months now. only on one side, and only slightly swollen. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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