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Hard nickel sized lump under left ear. 2 months. getting harder and harder. ent got ct scan done. said no abnormalities/no swollen lymph nodes. if i lift my head or open jaw wide it sometimes get "stuck" and squishes out from under jaw. scary.

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Dr. Tracy Sinha
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Allergy and Immunology 53 years experience
Sounds like: I think you have blocked Parotid duct sucking on sour candy or lemon would stimulate it stay connected for ENT ,s advice ,Parrotid gland in front of ear has a duct opens inside of cheeck did you have MUMPS ?
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Hyoid bone ?: This may represent a benign shifting of your hyoid bone ( high up by your thyroid gland.
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