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Have A Dime Size Lump Behind Ear. Pain While Touching. What Could Be This?
Hi. I am 23 over all very healthy. I have a dime size lump behind my left ear. Sometimes it hurts other times I forget it's there. It has been there for a long time ( year) but lately when it hurts it sends pain in my ear and behind my left eye. It use to only hurt upon touch. Should I be concerned? What is the cause? Thank you for any information.
Fri, 19 Apr 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to H.C.M. for your query.
I have gone through your query regarding dime size lump behind your left ear. This is for quite a long time and usually does not hurt, it becomes painful on touching.
Considering your complaints it appears as a sebaceous cyst which has got infected now. But it will be better to do FNAC from this lump and than decide for treatment.
Regards.
Thanks for writing to H.C.M. for your query.
I have gone through your query regarding dime size lump behind your left ear. This is for quite a long time and usually does not hurt, it becomes painful on touching.
Considering your complaints it appears as a sebaceous cyst which has got infected now. But it will be better to do FNAC from this lump and than decide for treatment.
Regards.
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