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Lump Behind My Ear, Felt On Applying Pressure. Tightness In Jaw, Neck, Shoulder. What Is It?

Hi...I have a lump behind my ear below the mastoid area. It is not a protruding lump but rather a shallow hard lump about the size of a thumb print. It can be felt when pressure is applied. It is below the skin and is hard like a bone. It is on my left side only. I have A feeling of tightness in my jaw and some dull aching around the area. I don t think it is a swollen lymph node as it is not sore to touch. I am a 21 year old female. I Do suffer from tightness in that side of my neck/ shoulder area as well.
Thu, 8 Aug 2013
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Hi, it appears to be the lymph node as you think, it can cause refered pain due to the gland pressure, on the nerves surrounding it .
I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have MRI, for confirmation. Thank you.
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Lump Behind My Ear, Felt On Applying Pressure. Tightness In Jaw, Neck, Shoulder. What Is It?

Hi, it appears to be the lymph node as you think, it can cause refered pain due to the gland pressure, on the nerves surrounding it . I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have MRI, for confirmation. Thank you.