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Suggest Treatment For Small Lump Behind Left Ear And Dandruff On Scalp
Question: Hi Doctor,
I am 24 Male,I noticed a small lump behind my left ear on the bone since two weeks,it was hard and pea sized.I had previous history of mono and root canal and some dandruff on scalp.I wonder what would be the reason for this lump.Kindly help me out.
I am 24 Male,I noticed a small lump behind my left ear on the bone since two weeks,it was hard and pea sized.I had previous history of mono and root canal and some dandruff on scalp.I wonder what would be the reason for this lump.Kindly help me out.
Brief Answer:
Most likely to be a lymph node.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. From your description and history, this small lump is most likely to be a lymph node.
2. Small sub - centimeter sized lymph nodes are not considered significant.
3. There are no the important structures there besides thd mastoid bone and overlying scalp. Hence you can just observe it.
4. If it increases in size or pains, get examined. If it remains the same size or decreases, no treatment is necessary.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Most likely to be a lymph node.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. From your description and history, this small lump is most likely to be a lymph node.
2. Small sub - centimeter sized lymph nodes are not considered significant.
3. There are no the important structures there besides thd mastoid bone and overlying scalp. Hence you can just observe it.
4. If it increases in size or pains, get examined. If it remains the same size or decreases, no treatment is necessary.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is there any chances that it turning out to be malignant?
Thanks Doctor
Thanks Doctor
Brief Answer:
No. Not likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. No. Not likely.
2. Malignant change will cause rapid growth which can be easily detected here.
3. Malignant growths do not usually decrease in size and have a constant growth.
4. This is mostly a benign lymph node. This type of lump needs to be evaluated only if it grows.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards. .
No. Not likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. No. Not likely.
2. Malignant change will cause rapid growth which can be easily detected here.
3. Malignant growths do not usually decrease in size and have a constant growth.
4. This is mostly a benign lymph node. This type of lump needs to be evaluated only if it grows.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards. .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Okay Thank you doctor.
I will observe it.
Regards,
XXXX
I will observe it.
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Wishing you good health.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Wishing you good health.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Doctor
I am noticing it be enlarged a bit more in morning when i woke up.And later part of the day it is some what decreased in its size.
I am noticing it be enlarged a bit more in morning when i woke up.And later part of the day it is some what decreased in its size.
Brief Answer:
This is common.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. This is common because lymph fluid flows and circulates through the lymph nodes and not a cause for worry. This movement is slow unlike blood in blood vessels.
2. There may be some mild residual inflammation or infection, hence get the drainage area checked thoroughly. If this examination is clear, there is no active treatment required.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards. .
This is common.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. This is common because lymph fluid flows and circulates through the lymph nodes and not a cause for worry. This movement is slow unlike blood in blood vessels.
2. There may be some mild residual inflammation or infection, hence get the drainage area checked thoroughly. If this examination is clear, there is no active treatment required.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards. .
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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