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I have a bump behind my left ear; near the earlobe. it hurts and has been there for about a week. what do you think it is?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Cyst or node: Sebaceous cyst or reactive lymph node. If persists beyond another week, see ent doc.

Answered 12/3/2016

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