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What Causes Lump Behind Ear?
Question: We just found a pea size hard lump behind a 2year old (male) ear. (On the bone behind ear.)Not red or swollen. ??? Pushed on it and he said ouch.
Brief Answer:
The swlling is most likely Lymph node
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr/Ms
From the short description given by you, it is most likely to a lymph node. Post auricular (Referred to lymph node situated behind the ear) lymph node enlargement is quit commonly seen in children without any associated disease. As you have mentioned it is pea shaped , implying it is small non inflammed: There is no cause for concern. They will slowly resolve on their own.
Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
The swlling is most likely Lymph node
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr/Ms
From the short description given by you, it is most likely to a lymph node. Post auricular (Referred to lymph node situated behind the ear) lymph node enlargement is quit commonly seen in children without any associated disease. As you have mentioned it is pea shaped , implying it is small non inflammed: There is no cause for concern. They will slowly resolve on their own.
Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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