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I have a slightly painful, pea sized hard lump under the skin on my face close to the lower part of my left ear. seems fixed - skin moves over it.

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Dr. George Nahhas answered

Specializes in Cardiology

May be a lymph node: This could be a lymph node or infected cyst. Either way you need to see a doctor right away. Lymph node is a serious and should be examined and you may need a biopsy

Dr Eleczko agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

I have a slightly painful, pea sized hard lump under the skin on my face close to the lower part of my left ear. seems fixed - skin moves over it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. George Nahhas answered

Dr Eleczko agreed

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