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3 months ago found a hard bony lump that seems as a bone behind my left ear i dunno if it was there before. it's like a tiny lemon,doesnt hurt.wht 2do?
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A lemon!: A tiny lemon seems pretty large. Go see your doctor for exam
Answered 5/20/2016
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Lump / left ear: Could be a cyst, would follow up with dermatologist, or even urgent care they can evaluate it, if needed with x-ray/ CT or sonogram depending on how it feels and can remove it/ or open the cyst and drain the contents and cyst wall if needed.
Answered 5/20/2016
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