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What Is The Lump Behind The Ear From Where Tumor Was Removed?
My daughter underwent operation to remove a brain tumor, it's been almost a couple of months since the op. Now my daughter says, she noticed a lump behind her right ear, the tumor was removed from her right side. She's awaiting to do her radiotherapy.
Thanks for your reply.
Eathomas
Thanks for your reply.
Eathomas
Wed, 28 May 2014
HI,
Welcome to HCM.
That lump could be a lymph node, and it might signify that the tumour was malignant and it is now spreading.
But for confirmation you need to show it your treating doctor and get a needle biopsy, as this might change the radiotion therapy protocol.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
Welcome to HCM.
That lump could be a lymph node, and it might signify that the tumour was malignant and it is now spreading.
But for confirmation you need to show it your treating doctor and get a needle biopsy, as this might change the radiotion therapy protocol.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
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