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Half golf ball size tender bump on back of head behind left ear-no trauma. swollen lymph nodes in that area & stiff neck. blood work came back normal.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: You need to talk to your doctor about this especially if it has been present for more than a couple of weeks. I am concerned about the stiff neck which may signal meningitis. Blood tests do not detect all infections especially those in isolated areas.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 6/5/2016

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A member asked:

Half golf ball size tender bump on back of head behind left ear-no trauma. swollen lymph nodes in that area & stiff neck. blood work came back normal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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