A 21-year-old female asked:
i have a bump on the back of my head on the left side by my ear and it hurts when i turn my head. should i go see a doctor about it?
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Dr. Donald Colantino answered
60 years experience Internal Medicine
Examination needed: A physician would need to examine this structure for diagnosis. It could be a bony exostosis which is benign or a simple cyst or even an enlarged lymph gland.
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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Yes: Node or parotid mass or a skin lesion can all be in that area.
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Here are some...: If bearable and not worsening over next 24 hours, you may wait out especially if having prior similar experience; it not, seek evaluation & counse ... Read More
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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered
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