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Hard immovable lump latched in to flesh for 4 years with no growth or change near back of ear. whole lump latched in to flesh. can this be malignant?

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Lump by ear: Jamie It is hard to know if the lump behind your ear is benign or malignant without examining in person but based on location it would like be a benign cyst or tumor in the area

Answered 5/18/2016

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A member asked:

Hard immovable lump latched in to flesh for 4 years with no growth or change near back of ear. whole lump latched in to flesh. can this be malignant?

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