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Hi I Have A Bumb Behind My Ear And Im
Question: hi
I have a bumb behind my ear and im
not sure what it is?
I have a bumb behind my ear and im
not sure what it is?
Brief Answer:
It can be a swollen lymph node.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Most possibly it can be a swollen lymph node, probably arising due to some infection or inflammation in the nearby area like decayed teeth or dandruff. Other conditions like dermoid cyst can also cause a type of similar swelling.
A short course of antibiotics can be tried empirically. A fine-needle aspiration study may be required in case of diagnostic confusion.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks
It can be a swollen lymph node.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Most possibly it can be a swollen lymph node, probably arising due to some infection or inflammation in the nearby area like decayed teeth or dandruff. Other conditions like dermoid cyst can also cause a type of similar swelling.
A short course of antibiotics can be tried empirically. A fine-needle aspiration study may be required in case of diagnostic confusion.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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