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Tender bump in the crease behind ear lobe, no head. cyst or boil? seems to be just under skin surface.

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Lymph node?: A lymph node resides in this area synonymous with mononucleosis (mono / kissing disease ) If you are having other symptoms you need to be evaluated, and possibly for lymphoma given your age and other neck pains.

Answered 3/14/2018

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