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What would be a hard lump, fixed and not painful or inflammatory located behind the left ear? i discovered it recently what test to do?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lump: I do not think you need a test. I would get seen by a physician.

Dr Friedlander and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It could be : anything from a simple cyst to a lipoma however I recommend getting it checked in case it something more serious

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/2/2017

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A member asked:

What would be a hard lump, fixed and not painful or inflammatory located behind the left ear? i discovered it recently what test to do?

12 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Friedlander and 7 doctors agreed

Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

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