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I have a small pea sized bump behind my ear on the bone. painless and doesnt seem to move, first noticed it a few days ago and was sore but now it not?

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Dr. Marc Rendell answered

Specializes in Diabetology

Cyst: This could be a sebaceous cyst or a lymph node. It is a good sign that it no longer hurts. Would continue to monitor it for change. If it gets larger, it has to be evaluated

Answered 11/20/2016

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A member asked:

I have a small pea sized bump behind my ear on the bone. painless and doesnt seem to move, first noticed it a few days ago and was sore but now it not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marc Rendell answered

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