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If a hard immovable lump never grows or changes should i be worried? i have had one near the back of my right ear for 4 years.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lump: You could have a cyst or a hardened lymph node. However, can't tell you what it is without examination.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 5/2/2017

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