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Hello doctor i have very concerned today i woke up with a marble hard cartilage feeling lump behind my ear. i am not sick.

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Lump behind ear: This could be a an inflamed hair follicle, a sebaceous cyst, or a lymph node. There are other possibilities to consider. I would recommend seen an ENT physician for evaluation and treatment. This might include antibiotics, topical medications, and possibly removal of the lump.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 11/18/2018

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