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Suggest Remedies For A Lump Behind The Ear With A Bruise
Hello my son is 15 and plays football, he showed me a lump behind his ear with bruising, the lump feels like the lymph node. Is it normal for the node to swell due to impact injury??? He says it s tender to the touch but no other symptoms. Should we consult his Dr. ?? Thank you
Mon, 20 May 2019
Hello,
In most cases, the cause is benign and should not worry you. If this I soft and not painful then this in most cases indicates swollen lymph node, lipoma or atheroma.
And if this is hard and immobile swelling behind the ear would be a bony swelling, most commonly known as osteoma.
These swellings are generally asymptomatic and require no treatment. However, if it increases in size or you develop pain then I would like you to meet an ent doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
The other swelling in the neck is likely to be a lymph node and since it has not increased in size for the past few years then you have nothing to worry. No treatment is required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
In most cases, the cause is benign and should not worry you. If this I soft and not painful then this in most cases indicates swollen lymph node, lipoma or atheroma.
And if this is hard and immobile swelling behind the ear would be a bony swelling, most commonly known as osteoma.
These swellings are generally asymptomatic and require no treatment. However, if it increases in size or you develop pain then I would like you to meet an ent doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
The other swelling in the neck is likely to be a lymph node and since it has not increased in size for the past few years then you have nothing to worry. No treatment is required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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