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I am experiencing a stationary, solid and hard cyst like lump near the mastoid bone behind my ear. i have no current infections, viruses, or illness?
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Sounds: like a "left over" partially calcified lymph gland from a prior "Swimmer's Ear" infection ("External Otitis") Just a "guess" ....hope it helps! Dr Z
Answered 2/25/2018
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