
Suggest Treatment For Lump Behind The Ear

Question: My husband has a small round bump behind his ear, not red or inflamed. Feels sort of moveable. Does not hurt him.

Indont believe its a lymph node. Its up higher behind the earnon the bone part
Brief Answer:
Post Auricular Lymph Node
Detailed Answer:
Hi Thanks for your question,
It is common to have enlarged lymph nodes in this area - they are called the post auricular lymph nodes. They are usually small 1cm or less and XXXXXXX They are not usually serious and can be related to something as simple as having dandruff.
I hope this answers your question.
Best wishes
Post Auricular Lymph Node
Detailed Answer:
Hi Thanks for your question,
It is common to have enlarged lymph nodes in this area - they are called the post auricular lymph nodes. They are usually small 1cm or less and XXXXXXX They are not usually serious and can be related to something as simple as having dandruff.
I hope this answers your question.
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad


Ok, that makes sense. He has been suffering from bad dandruff latley, otherwise henis completly well
Brief Answer:
best wishes
Detailed Answer:
no problem. my pleasure.
best wishes
Detailed Answer:
no problem. my pleasure.
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Dr. Raju A.T

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