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Have A Growing Lump Outside The Ear
I had a growing lump on the outside of my ear (but just before my ear canal) which was hard and looked like a pimple. I was picking at it as it was quite itchy and a water looking fluid has been coming out of it any time I touch it for the past couple of days now. It s a lot smaller but it doesn t seem to want to go completely. Any idea what it could be? Thank you! Ashleigh
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
Hi,
Lump near the ear Tragus, might be sebaceous cyst. It is a benign condition. It is a cyst containing cheesy material. It may be infected. It may be removed surgically. You consult dermatologist or surgeon. It may be excised by him under local anaesthesia. It is a minor surgery done in OPD. You may be alright. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
Lump near the ear Tragus, might be sebaceous cyst. It is a benign condition. It is a cyst containing cheesy material. It may be infected. It may be removed surgically. You consult dermatologist or surgeon. It may be excised by him under local anaesthesia. It is a minor surgery done in OPD. You may be alright. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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