A member asked:

Woke up w/a lump between bottom of left temple and left ear. not visible to eye but can feel it (size of 2 finger tips). pain/discomfort. what's this?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

A "PRE-AURICULAR: ("in front of the ear" is often termed a "sentinal" (guardian) lymph node for a number of infections of the external ear (Otitis externa) SCALP infections and even GERMAN MEASLES!! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 9/20/2017

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