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Hard swelling of mastoid no other symptoms. i have allergies and sinus problems sometimes. also have seborrhea on scalp and in ears?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See ENT ASAP: Mastoiditis may develop in some people and can be a difficult condition to treat with surgery often needed. I presume however that you do know where the mastoid is located otherwise it may also be from an inflammation of the salivary gland or a tumor along the side of the face.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 2/23/2016

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A member asked:

Hard swelling of mastoid no other symptoms. i have allergies and sinus problems sometimes. also have seborrhea on scalp and in ears?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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