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What is this throb/jump above my left ear?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Lump: I assume you mean lump. If so, probably a lymph node. If it persists, see ENT doc.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 3/15/2015

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