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What Causes Swelling Under Right Ear?
Question: Hi, I have just noticed a bump under my right ear, it feels like bone but a bump. Its not painful just noticed it while having shower. Please advise?
Brief Answer:
could be a dermoid cyst or a paroid swelling
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to HCM.
There are various possibilities for that swelling like it could be a dermoid cyst, a sebaceous cyst, a lymph node or a parotid adenoma.
These all can present as a hard painless swelling below the ear. So i would suggest that you show it once to a physician for a physical examination to help come to a diagnosis, as further management will depend upon that only.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
could be a dermoid cyst or a paroid swelling
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to HCM.
There are various possibilities for that swelling like it could be a dermoid cyst, a sebaceous cyst, a lymph node or a parotid adenoma.
These all can present as a hard painless swelling below the ear. So i would suggest that you show it once to a physician for a physical examination to help come to a diagnosis, as further management will depend upon that only.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
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Dr. Raju A.T
Please see attached picture. Would u like to further advise? Please
Brief Answer:
looks like a dermoid cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is situated behind the ear, now below it.
It looks like a dermoid cyst. But still it needs a clinical evaluation.
I would suggest that you show it to a general surgeon for the same and he can even remove it, if you want, under local anesthesia on opd basis.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
looks like a dermoid cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is situated behind the ear, now below it.
It looks like a dermoid cyst. But still it needs a clinical evaluation.
I would suggest that you show it to a general surgeon for the same and he can even remove it, if you want, under local anesthesia on opd basis.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for your advice.
I will be going to my local GP this afternoon and will let you know their feedback as well.
Regards
XXXXX
Thanks for your advice.
I will be going to my local GP this afternoon and will let you know their feedback as well.
Regards
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
sure
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Sure, i will be waiting to know the findings.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
sure
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Sure, i will be waiting to know the findings.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Dear Dr XXXXXXX
On another matter, I have these white little cysts/lumps appear normally on my head, face and arms, they go away after 2-3 days. I have started to get them quite regularly.
Can you please advise, what these are and any remedy for this?
I have just been to my GP, she advised that its a bone which is sticking out and she can't feel it to be a lump !! Does it mean that I have got something underneath my both sticking it out? which is even more of concern? She has given me anti-biotic for now.
Please advise??
Thanks
XXXXXX
On another matter, I have these white little cysts/lumps appear normally on my head, face and arms, they go away after 2-3 days. I have started to get them quite regularly.
Can you please advise, what these are and any remedy for this?
I have just been to my GP, she advised that its a bone which is sticking out and she can't feel it to be a lump !! Does it mean that I have got something underneath my both sticking it out? which is even more of concern? She has given me anti-biotic for now.
Please advise??
Thanks
XXXXXX
Brief Answer:
it can be your mastoid then
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
If your GP says there is no swelling and its part of the bone, and its on both sides, then it can be your mastoid bone, which might be prominent in some people. Its normal anatomical variation, and absolutely nothing to worry about.
And regarding your other query about recurring swellings that comes and goes, those can be boils or furuncle. Complete the antibiotics course prescribed by your GP. And preferably use an antiseptic soap for bath. Its due to skin infection. You may also get your sugar levels checked as its also seen in diabetics.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
it can be your mastoid then
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
If your GP says there is no swelling and its part of the bone, and its on both sides, then it can be your mastoid bone, which might be prominent in some people. Its normal anatomical variation, and absolutely nothing to worry about.
And regarding your other query about recurring swellings that comes and goes, those can be boils or furuncle. Complete the antibiotics course prescribed by your GP. And preferably use an antiseptic soap for bath. Its due to skin infection. You may also get your sugar levels checked as its also seen in diabetics.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Hi XXXXXXX
Its not on both sides and its not part of bone either. Its behind right ear around the middle area of the back of the ear. GP said that its a swelling underneath the bone which has pushed the bone out. Can you re-advise according to this?
Thanks
XXXXXX
Its not on both sides and its not part of bone either. Its behind right ear around the middle area of the back of the ear. GP said that its a swelling underneath the bone which has pushed the bone out. Can you re-advise according to this?
Thanks
XXXXXX
Brief Answer:
sorry for the confusion
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Swellings in that region usually dont push the bone out.
If its just on one side then its most likely to be a dermoid cyst or a lymph node. You show that swelling to a general surgeon next time whenever you are free, not an emergency.
I am not saying anything against your GP. But its just that surgeons are more well versed with swellings.
Or you can wait till the completion of your antibiotics course. As if its a lymph node it should reduce or disappear with that. If it remains as it is or increases in size, its more likely to be a dermoid cyst.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
sorry for the confusion
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Swellings in that region usually dont push the bone out.
If its just on one side then its most likely to be a dermoid cyst or a lymph node. You show that swelling to a general surgeon next time whenever you are free, not an emergency.
I am not saying anything against your GP. But its just that surgeons are more well versed with swellings.
Or you can wait till the completion of your antibiotics course. As if its a lymph node it should reduce or disappear with that. If it remains as it is or increases in size, its more likely to be a dermoid cyst.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Dr XXXXXXX
Many thanks for your continued support and understanding. I am obviously very concerned with it. Should I be worried about it ??
Thanks
XXXXX
Many thanks for your continued support and understanding. I am obviously very concerned with it. Should I be worried about it ??
Thanks
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
not at all
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
If it is a lymph node it should go with the antibiotics you are taking.
If its dermoid cyst, its quite harmless. Can be easily removed on opd basis under local anesthesia.
So take you time, but do show it once, any convenient time, if its not reduced after the antibiotics, just to confirm the diagnosis.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
not at all
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
If it is a lymph node it should go with the antibiotics you are taking.
If its dermoid cyst, its quite harmless. Can be easily removed on opd basis under local anesthesia.
So take you time, but do show it once, any convenient time, if its not reduced after the antibiotics, just to confirm the diagnosis.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Dr XXXXXXX
I have uploaded another picture of the lump, can you please see it and advise if you see anything different.
Thanks
XXXXX
I have uploaded another picture of the lump, can you please see it and advise if you see anything different.
Thanks
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
its same
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Though this new picture shows the lump more prominently, still i cant say for sure what exactly it is without touching and feeling it.
My conclusion and advice remains the same.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
its same
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Though this new picture shows the lump more prominently, still i cant say for sure what exactly it is without touching and feeling it.
My conclusion and advice remains the same.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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