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What Causes Painless Lump In Ear?
Hello. I have a small lump which feels a little like gristle but spongy feel in my left ear I noticed this just over a year ago. It hasn t grown in size it doesn t hurt its just noticeably different from my inside right ear. I keep poking and prodding thinking it may be a blocked spot.
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Painless lump in left ear could be due to a soft tissue swelling.
A clinical assessment is required to know the exact site of the lesion and its relation to other structures.
If the lesion is not clinically fixed to underlying structures, it can be surgically excised followed by histopathological examination.
You need to consult an ENT specialist for clinical assessment and further management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Painless lump in left ear could be due to a soft tissue swelling.
A clinical assessment is required to know the exact site of the lesion and its relation to other structures.
If the lesion is not clinically fixed to underlying structures, it can be surgically excised followed by histopathological examination.
You need to consult an ENT specialist for clinical assessment and further management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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