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What Could Hard Lumps Above The Ear Suggest?
Hi.My 3 year old has a hard lump just above her right ear. I noticed that couple weeks ago and got freaked out. I asked my husband and he said that it s probably just her skull growing and not to worry about. Is this even true? I asked my daughter if it s hurting and she would say no. She s been acting normal, but I m here worried. Should I even worry? Please help.
Tue, 1 Sep 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN.
As per your query hard lump above ear in your daughter suggests mainly a dermoid cyst, with a possible intracranial extension. It could be sebaceous cyst as well which is non infected due to which no pain is there. You need to show it to a surgeon for a physical examination and a skull X-ray.
That lump and the skin can be removed in a single sitting only simultaneously and they are mostly unrelated to each other, unless the lump turns out to be a lymph node. So it is advisable to get a needle biopsy of the lump prior to its excision, as it will help in planning the excision. Need not to worry about it. You should start a course of antibiotics like Amoxycillin 500mg thrice daily and some anti-inflammatory drugs like Diclofenac twice daily.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN.
As per your query hard lump above ear in your daughter suggests mainly a dermoid cyst, with a possible intracranial extension. It could be sebaceous cyst as well which is non infected due to which no pain is there. You need to show it to a surgeon for a physical examination and a skull X-ray.
That lump and the skin can be removed in a single sitting only simultaneously and they are mostly unrelated to each other, unless the lump turns out to be a lymph node. So it is advisable to get a needle biopsy of the lump prior to its excision, as it will help in planning the excision. Need not to worry about it. You should start a course of antibiotics like Amoxycillin 500mg thrice daily and some anti-inflammatory drugs like Diclofenac twice daily.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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