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Suggest Treatment For A Bump Behind The Right Ear Caused By A Hit

My brother hit his head on the corner of plastic part of our fish tank well at least I think if not then on the wooden corner table holding the tank. My brother says he doesn t feel anything at all(I think he s lying so irony get worried) but he has a bumb behind his right ear and it looks bruised. I ve given him ice to put on the bump. What should I do?
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

This looks like some benign subcutaneous lesion. In many cases there are glands (lymph nodes) around and behind ears that commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat.

More serious infections may cause the glands to enlarge and become very firm and tender.

Also, considering your description this maybe some other benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia.

Infections should be treated with antibiotics. If there is no improvement you should see ENT doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For A Bump Behind The Right Ear Caused By A Hit

Hi, This looks like some benign subcutaneous lesion. In many cases there are glands (lymph nodes) around and behind ears that commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat. More serious infections may cause the glands to enlarge and become very firm and tender. Also, considering your description this maybe some other benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia. Infections should be treated with antibiotics. If there is no improvement you should see ENT doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon