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What Causes A Small Lump On Neck Under The Ear?
I have a small soft lump on my neck under my left ear. It is so small the doctor could not feel it but i can. Additionally, I have had shoulder, neck pain and my left arm and face tingles at times. I told the doctor about this too. She says it's not fibromyalgia and I must be dehydrated because it really only comes in the winter. Are these unrelated or should I see an orthapaedist, rheumatologist, or chiropractor. P.S. I have a lot of srtress is my life now
Thu, 31 Jul 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
A small lump below the ear can be due to lymph node enlargement.
An aspiration cytology of the small lump needs to be done.
In this investigation, cells are aspirated from the lump with a needle.
The aspirated cells are spread on a slide and stained with appropriate stains.
Examination of these cells will determine the exact nature of the lesion and hence treatment.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
A small lump below the ear can be due to lymph node enlargement.
An aspiration cytology of the small lump needs to be done.
In this investigation, cells are aspirated from the lump with a needle.
The aspirated cells are spread on a slide and stained with appropriate stains.
Examination of these cells will determine the exact nature of the lesion and hence treatment.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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