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Is there a reason for these 2 lumps behind my left ear there hard unmovable and been there for years now getting red and irritated. reason for concern?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

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It's lymph node: Enlargement from past infection. See your dr and get checked for infection or tumor. Take care!

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

Is there a reason for these 2 lumps behind my left ear there hard unmovable and been there for years now getting red and irritated. reason for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

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