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What could a lump on your head, on top your ear be?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Lymph node: Most likely reactive lymph node. If so, should go away. If persists, see MD.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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