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I have a lump under my ear. it's hard and doesn't move what could it be?
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Lymph node vs cyst: Lump under your ear could represent a periauricular node (lymph node around ear) or a simple skin cyst/gland. If you have ear pain, perhaps swimmer's ear and lump is painful, then it most likely represents swollen lymph node. Painful lump w/o ear infection could be due to boil/pimple aka clogged cyst/gland. Regardless, if lump persists, see your Family Doc or ENT for evaluation.
Answered 11/28/2017
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